Pronouncing “Stomach” Correctly: A Step-By-Step Guide To Proper Enunciation
To pronounce “stomach,” stress the second syllable (STO-mach). Pronounce the first syllable with a neutral “u” sound (/ə/) and the second syllable with a full “o” sound (/ɑː/). Articulate the “ch” cluster as an affricate sound (/tʃ/). Note that the final “e” is silent, resulting in a short vowel sound and a consonant-heavy ending. This…