How to Pronounce Stomach

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstʌmək/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stomach”

"stomach" has 2 syllables: stom-ach. It rhymes with hummock and hymnic, if that helps it stick.

What does stomach mean?

noun

  1. An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
  2. The belly.

verb

  1. To tolerate (something), emotionally, physically, or mentally; to stand or handle something.

    “I can't stomach her cooking.”

  2. To be angry.

Synonyms

abdomenbellyboukgutgutsmawtummybrookput up with

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Words that rhyme with stomach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hummockhymnichumiclimbicplumbicsphygmic

Related words

tummytumbearabdomenbellybreadbasketsufferventer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stomach"?▾

"Stomach" has 2 syllables: stom · ach.

What is the IPA transcription of "stomach"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stomach" is /ˈstʌmək/.

What does "stomach" mean?▾

Stomach: An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

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