How to Pronounce Wombat

To pronounce "wombat", say WOMB-at — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒm.bæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɒm.bæt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wombat”

"wombat" has 2 syllables: womb-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does wombat mean?

noun

  1. Any of several herbivorous, burrowing marsupials, of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.

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Words that rhyme with wombat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

nosedvombatidvombatiformvombatomorphianvombatomorphpossummyrmecobiiddiprotodontoid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wombat"?▾

"Wombat" has 2 syllables: womb · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "wombat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wombat" is /ˈwɒm.bæt/.

What does "wombat" mean?▾

Wombat: Any of several herbivorous, burrowing marsupials, of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.

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