How to pronounce wombles
Say it like WOM-bulz. Wombles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOM).
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US American/ˈwɑmbəlz/WOM-bulz
UK British/ˈwɒmbəlz/WOM-bulz
- WOM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wombles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wombles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOM-bulz.
What does wombles mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of womble How to pronounce womble
Questions about saying wombles
How do you pronounce wombles?
Say WOM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑmbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈwɒmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wombles?
Wombles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOM). Broken into parts: WOM · bulz.
Is wombles 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 /ˈwɒmbəlz/ (WOM-bulz).