How to pronounce wombmate
Say it like WOOM-mayt. Wombmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOOM).
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- WOOM
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wombmate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wombmate
American and British speakers say wombmate in essentially the same way: /ˈwummeɪt/ in the US and /ˈwuːmmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOOM-mayt.
What does wombmate mean?
- A sibling with whom an unborn child shares the womb.
Where does wombmate come from?
From womb + -mate.
Questions about saying wombmate
How do you pronounce wombmate?
Say WOOM-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwummeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwuːmmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wombmate?
Wombmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOOM). Broken into parts: WOOM · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say wombmate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwummeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈwuːmmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.