How to pronounce toms
Say it like TOMZ. Toms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of toms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOMZ.
What does toms mean?
- plural of tom How to pronounce tom
Words that rhyme with toms
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toms.
Words that sound like toms
- tom's
Questions about saying toms
How do you pronounce toms?
Say TOMZ. The American pronunciation is /tɑmz/. In British English it is /tɒmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toms?
Toms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOMZ.
Is toms 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 /tɒmz/ (TOMZ).
What words sound the same as toms?
Toms sounds the same as tom's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.