How to Pronounce Loam

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

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Letters

/ləʊm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “loam”

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

What does loam mean?

noun

  1. A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
  2. A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.

verb

  1. To cover, smear, or fill with loam.

adjective

  1. Made of loam; consisting of loam.

Words that rhyme with loam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombmonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloamrhizome

Related words

soilloesssiltsludgetopsoilmireslurrymud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loam"?▾

"Loam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "loam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loam" is /ləʊm/.

What does "loam" mean?▾

Loam: A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.

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