How to Pronounce Pompano

To pronounce "pompano", say POMP-an-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɒmpənəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pompano”

"pompano" has 3 syllables: pomp-an-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does pompano mean?

noun

  1. Any of various carangid fish, of the genus Trachinotus or species Alectis ciliaris, the African pompano, from coastal parts of the North Atlantic.
  2. An edible butterfish, Peprilus simillimus, the Pacific pompano.

Words that rhyme with pompano

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

pampanopermitsilverfishfanfishpomacentroidcrevallepomfretpomatomid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pompano"?▾

"Pompano" has 3 syllables: pomp · an · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "pompano"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pompano" is /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/.

What does "pompano" mean?▾

Pompano: Any of various carangid fish, of the genus Trachinotus or species Alectis ciliaris, the African pompano, from coastal parts of the North Atlantic.

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