How to Pronounce "poem"
word
/ˈpoʊəm/
POH-uhm
/pˈəʊɪm/
POH-im
Definition
A poem is a piece of writing in which language is chosen and arranged in a special way to express feelings, ideas, or images. Poems often use rhythm, sound, and vivid words, and they can be short or long.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpoʊəm/
British English
/pˈəʊɪm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-uhm
UK
POH-im
Listen in Context
She wrote a short poem for her mother.
We read a poem in class today.
This poem is easy to understand.
That poem really stayed with me after I finished reading it.