How do you pronounce "aroma"?

In American English: /ɝˈoʊmə/ (ur-OHM-uh). In British English: /əɹˈəʊmə/ (uhr-OHM-uh). In Canadian English: /ɝˈoʊmə/ (ur-OHM-uh). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈəʊmə/ (ⱯR-ohm).

Is "aroma" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈoʊmə/ (ur-OHM-uh), while in British English it's /əɹˈəʊmə/ (uhr-OHM-uh).

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aroma

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/ɝˈoʊmə/

ur-OHM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ɝa·oʊmro·əma

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Last updated: 2026-02-12