How to Pronounce Styrofoam

To pronounce "styrofoam", say STYROF-oam — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

STYROF-oam

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💡 Tip for remembering “styrofoam”

"styrofoam" has 2 syllables: styrof-oam. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does styrofoam mean?

noun

  1. Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.

Words that rhyme with styrofoam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

foampolystyrenefoamboardfoamcoreplasticardgatorfoam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "styrofoam"?▾

"Styrofoam" has 2 syllables: styrof · oam.

What does "styrofoam" mean?▾

Styrofoam: Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.

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