How to pronounce "kome" in English
koʊm
KOHM
Primary stress: KOHM
Hear native speakers say kome in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “kome”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KOHM
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "kome" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "kome" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "kome" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "kome" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Kome. Kome. Her colleague.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“And then selling that inoculated rice, which is kome-koji.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“disappointment for clean athletes they're being let down Lord kome see this as a declaration of war for fans of athletics though the battle is to truly”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “kome”
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Kome. Kome. Her colleague.
Hear it in context: “kome”
3 clipsThe English word “kome” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as koʊm (phonetic respelling: KOHM). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KOHM), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “kome” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “kome” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @9:18
“Oh, bad. Hiro Yonetani t. Kome. Kome. Her colleague. Kome.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @10:11
“and they were inoculating the rice. And then selling that inoculated rice, which is kome-koji. She discovered in an Edo period book--”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:51
“values were found then they could be followed up on and that's the disappointment for clean athletes they're being let down Lord kome see this as a declaration of war for fans of athletics though the battle is to truly this as a declaration of war for fans of athletics though the battle is to truly”
Definition & Meaning: “kome”
- Uncooked rice in Japanese culinary contexts.
Example Sentences (3)
- “She washed the kome carefully before cooking it in the rice cooker.”
- “Kome. Kome. Her colleague.”
- “And then selling that inoculated rice, which is kome-koji.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “kome”
- Pronunciation:
- KOHM
- Syllables:
- KOHM
- Written Hyphenation:
- kome
- Primary stress:
- KOHM
- IPA:
- koʊm
- Hear it in context
- kome
Words that Rhyme with “kome”
-oʊmWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"kome" (⁄koʊm⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "kome" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about kome
How do you pronounce “kome”?
“kome” is pronounced ⁄koʊm⁄ (KOHM). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “kome”?
The primary stress in “kome” is on “KOHM”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “kome” mean?
Uncooked rice in Japanese culinary contexts.
How can I hear “kome” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “kome” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “kome”?
Single-syllable words like "kome" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "kome" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.