How to Pronounce "carom"
word
ˈkæɹəm
KARR-um
kˈæɹɒm
KARR-om
Definition
To strike and bounce off something, especially in games like billiards. 'Carom' is also used for movements that hit one object and then deflect to another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɹəm
British English
kˈæɹɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KARR-um
UK
KARR-om
Listen in Context
The ball caromed off the wall and hit another ball.
In carom billiards, you must make the cue ball carom.
The coin caromed across the table after hitting the glass.
He hit the ball so hard it caromed off two sides before stopping.