How to pronounce vomiting
Say it like VOM-uh-ting. Vomiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOM).
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- VOM
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vomiting 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vomiting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VOM-uh-ting.
What does vomiting mean?
- the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying vomiting
How do you pronounce vomiting?
Say VOM-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑmətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvɒmətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vomiting?
Vomiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOM). Broken into parts: VOM · uh · ting.
Is vomiting 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 /ˈvɒmətɪŋ/ (VOM-uh-ting).