How to pronounce wombat
Say it like WAHM-bat. Wombat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHM).
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- WAHM
- bat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wombat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- batGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wombat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOM-bat.
What does wombat mean?
- A herbivorous, burrowing marsupial of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.
- A slow and stupid person; a dullard.
Where does wombat come from?
Borrowed from Dharug wumbat.
Words that rhyme with wombat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wombat.
Questions about saying wombat
How do you pronounce wombat?
Say WAHM-bat. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑmˌbæt/. In British English it is /ˈwɒmbæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wombat?
Wombat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHM). Broken into parts: WAHM · bat.
Is wombat 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 /ˈwɒmbæt/ (WOM-bat).