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How to pronounce tom
Say it like this: /tɑm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/tɑm/
British/tɒm/
What does tom mean?
nounThe male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
The male of the turkey.
The male of the orangutan.
verbTo act in an obsequiously servile manner toward white authority.
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