English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Poem Pronunciation
Poem is pronounced POH-uhm, IPA /ˈpoʊəm/.
POH-uhm
US /ˈpoʊəm/ · UK /ˈpəʊɪm/
Syllables: POH · uhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A piece of writing arranged in lines, usually chosen for sound and rhythm as much as meaning.
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Poem in a Sentence
- She read a short poem at the service.
- The poem was written on the back of a receipt.
- Every poem in the collection is under ten lines.
Common Mispronunciations of Poem
Not POHM
Two syllables, not one. The oe is a long oh followed by a separate weak uhm, so the word does not rhyme with foam.
Not poh-EM
The beat is on the first syllable and the second trails away.
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