How to pronounce vomer
Say it like VOH-mer. Vomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-muh.
What does vomer mean?
- The vomer bone; the small thin bone that forms part of the septum between the nostrils.
Where does vomer come from?
From Latin vōmer (“plowshare”).
Words that rhyme with vomer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vomer.
Questions about saying vomer
How do you pronounce vomer?
Say VOH-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊmər/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vomer?
Vomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · mer.
Is vomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvəʊmə/ (VOH-muh).