How to pronounce bombard
bombard
/bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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Bombard, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
We were bombarded with questions.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce bombard?
Bombard is pronounced /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/ in American English.
How many syllables are in bombard?
Bombard has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in bombard?
The second syllable: /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/.