How to pronounce "roam"

roam

Noun
American
/roʊm/

Syllable Breakdown

roam

How natives say roam

British
/rəʊm/

Syllable Breakdown

roam

How natives say roam

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an open mouth.

  • Round your lips to say 'roh'.

  • End with a relaxed 'm' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • wrong (ro-um)

  • switch to 'ram' (ram)

  • add extra syllable (ro-um)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a relaxed mouth posture.

  • Round lips for 'r-oh'.

  • Finish with a gentle 'm' sound.

common mistakes

  • wrong (ro-um)

  • swap with 'ram' (ram)

  • add an extra sound (ro-um)

FAQ

How is the 'r' sound made?

Keep your tongue at the back and round your lips slightly.

Why do I add extra sounds?

Focus on keeping your mouth shape stable and practice single sounds.

Is the vowel sound different in UK and US English?

Yes, it is 'roʊ' in AmE and 'rəʊ' in BrE.

Definition

roam

To wander or travel with no fixed destination.

Word Family

roamer

/ˈroʊmər/

noun

A person who roams.

Example: He is a roamer.

roaming

/ˈroʊmɪŋ/

verb/noun

The action of roaming.

Example: Roaming is fun.

roamed

/roʊmd/

verb

Traveled around.

Example: I roamed the streets.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The base word 'roam' has no extra syllable unlike 'roamer'.

'Roaming' extends the 'm' sound with an -ing suffix.

'Roamed' ends with a hard 'd' sound.

Pro Tips

Practice with minimal pairs

Practice 'roam' and 'rum' to hear the vowel difference.

Use visual cues

Watch mirror carefully to keep mouth shape consistent.

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Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Roam

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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