How to pronounce vom
Say it like VOM. Vom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/vɑm/VOM
UK British/vɒm/VOM
- VOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOM.
What does vom mean?
noun
- Vomit.
- To vomit.
- An exclamation of disgust.
Where does vom come from?
Clipping of vomit.
Words that rhyme with vom
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Questions about saying vom
How do you pronounce vom?
Say VOM. The American pronunciation is /vɑm/. In British English it is /vɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vom?
Vom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VOM.
Is vom 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 /vɒm/ (VOM).