how to pronounce pommel

/ˈpɒm.əl/

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pommel is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of pommel in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… him it hit the pommel of his saddle and …”

meanings of pommel

noun:

Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.
The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.
A knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion.
The upper front brow of a saddle.
The bat used in the game of knurr and spell or trap ball.
A rounded knob or handle.

verb:

To pound or beat.

pommel frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word pommel occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.