How to Pronounce Stoma

To pronounce "stoma", say STOM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstəʊmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈstəʊmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stoma”

"stoma" has 2 syllables: stom-a. It rhymes with soma and aroma, if that helps it stick.

What does stoma mean?

noun

  1. One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.
  2. A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy.

Synonyms

stomate

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Words that rhyme with stoma

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somaaromacarcinomatomamelanomacomadiplomaglaucomalymphomamesotheliomapapillomaretinoblastoma

Related words

poregastroentericlaryngectomyexostomepseudostomastomiumpseudostomeprotostoma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stoma"?▾

"Stoma" has 2 syllables: stom · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "stoma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stoma" is /ˈstəʊmə/.

What does "stoma" mean?▾

Stoma: One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.

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