How to Pronounce Pompadour

To pronounce "pompadour", say POMP-ad-our — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒmpədɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɒmpədɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pompadour”

"pompadour" has 3 syllables: pomp-ad-our.

What does pompadour mean?

noun

  1. A women's hairstyle in which the hair is swept upwards from the face and worn high over the forehead.
  2. A men's hairstyle of the 1950s.

verb

  1. To style hair into a pompadour

Synonyms

doducktailquiff

Related words

poufupdobouffantpouffechevelureperukeforetopperruque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pompadour"?▾

"Pompadour" has 3 syllables: pomp · ad · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "pompadour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pompadour" is /ˈpɒmpədɔː/.

What does "pompadour" mean?▾

Pompadour: A women's hairstyle in which the hair is swept upwards from the face and worn high over the forehead.

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