How to pronounce zome
Say it like ZOHM. Zome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOHM.
What does zome mean?
- A building with unusual geometry.
Where does zome come from?
Blend of zonohedron + dome, coined by Steve Durkee in 1968.
Words that rhyme with zome
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Questions about saying zome
How do you pronounce zome?
Say ZOHM. The American pronunciation is /zoʊm/. In British English it is /zəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zome?
Zome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOHM.
Is zome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /zəʊm/ (ZOHM).