How to pronounce pomade
American English pronunciation
poh-MAYD
- IPA
- /poʊˈmeɪd/
- Syllables
- poh · MAYD (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- poh-MAHD
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What pomade means
A waxy hair cream that gives a slick, shiny look
In a sentence: Grandpa combs a dab of pomade into his hair every morning.
Where it comes from: It comes from an Italian word built on the word for apple. Early pomades often had apple mixed in for a nicer smell.
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