pompous
POM-pas
pompas
/ˈpɑmpəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pompous” is spelled “pompas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | o | m | p | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɑ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “pompous” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pompas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “pompous”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“pompous” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pompous”?
“pompous” is pronounced POM-pas — IPA /ˈpɑmpəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pompas”.
How many syllables are in “pompous”?
“pompous” has 2 syllables: POM-pas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).