English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Spam Pronunciation
Spam is pronounced SPAM, IPA /ˈspæm/.
SPAM
US /ˈspæm/ · UK /ˈspæm/
Syllables: SPAM (1 syllable)
noun and verb: Unwanted email sent in bulk, or to send it.
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Spam in a Sentence
- Most of the spam gets filtered before it reaches the inbox.
- They spammed every address on the list.
- Check the spam folder if the code never arrives.
Common Mispronunciations of Spam
Not SPAHM
A flat a of cat belongs here, held short by the m that follows it.
Not suh-PAM
Run the s straight into the p with no vowel wedged between them.
Tip: The word started as the brand name of a tinned meat and keeps exactly that sound.
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