How to Pronounce Tommy

To pronounce "tommy", say TOMMY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɒmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtɒmi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tommy”

"tommy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with balmy and tsunami, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tommie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tommy mean?

noun

  1. Bread, generally a penny roll; the supply of food carried by workmen as their daily allowance
  2. A truck, or barter; the exchange of labour for goods instead of money.

verb

  1. To pay (employees) according to the truck system, with goods instead of money.

Words that rhyme with tommy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balmytsunamimommypommypalmypastramicalmysquamaebombiecommyadamikhatami

Related words

roryjanietoomeybuffettizzialanthomastom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tommy"?▾

"Tommy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tommy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tommy" is /ˈtɒmi/.

What does "tommy" mean?▾

Tommy: Bread, generally a penny roll; the supply of food carried by workmen as their daily allowance

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