How to pronounce tommyrot
Say it like TOM-ee-rot. Tommyrot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOM).
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- TOM
- ee
- rot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tommyrot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tommyrot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOM-ee-rot.
What does tommyrot mean?
- Nonsense, rot.
Where does tommyrot come from?
Compound of tommy + rot, (tommy being a dialectical word for fool).
Questions about saying tommyrot
How do you pronounce tommyrot?
Say TOM-ee-rot. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑmiˌrɑt/. In British English it is /ˈtɒmiˌrɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tommyrot?
Tommyrot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOM). Broken into parts: TOM · ee · rot.
Is tommyrot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒmiˌrɒt/ (TOM-ee-rot).