How to Pronounce Vomit

To pronounce "vomit", say VOM-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɒmɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvɒmɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vomit”

"vomit" has 2 syllables: vom-it. It rhymes with grommet and gromet, if that helps it stick.

What does vomit mean?

noun

  1. The regurgitated former contents of a stomach; vomitus.
  2. The act of regurgitating.

verb

  1. To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.
  2. To regurgitate and discharge (something swallowed); to spew.

Synonyms

barfchunderhurlpukesickthrow up

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Words that rhyme with vomit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grommetgrometdomettcometpalmatechromatrecommitmomotmaumetsomatchromat-somat-

Related words

regurgitateregorgedisgorgeretchpukingpukeupchuckregurgitation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vomit"?▾

"Vomit" has 2 syllables: vom · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "vomit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vomit" is /ˈvɒmɪt/.

What does "vomit" mean?▾

Vomit: The regurgitated former contents of a stomach; vomitus.

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