How to Pronounce "bomb"
word
/ˈbɑm/
bahm
/bˈɒm/
bom
Definition
A bomb is a weapon that explodes and can cause serious damage, injury, or death. Informally, it can also mean something that fails badly, especially a movie, show, or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɑm/
British English
/bˈɒm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bahm
UK
bom
Listen in Context
The police found a bomb in the building.
They called the airport after a bomb threat.
That movie was a bomb at the box office.
Security had to clear the station because of a possible bomb.