How to Pronounce Nom

To pronounce "nom", say NOM — one syllable, IPA /nɒm/. 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

/nɒm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nom”

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

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

What does nom mean?

verb

  1. To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
  2. To entitle, confer a name upon.

    “1658: the City of Norwich [...] was enlarged, builded and nominated by the Saxons. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 12)”

noun

  1. An act or instance of nominating.
  2. A device or means by which a person or thing is nominated.

noun

  1. One who nominates, the enactor of a nomination.

Synonyms

bename

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Words that rhyme with nom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calmglaumqualmaplombbalmbecalmpalmtompsalmmomshawmembalm

Related words

surnameaccnamenamednounbehalfsakejesus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nom"?▾

"Nom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nom" is /nɒm/.

What does "nom" mean?▾

Nom: To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

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