How to pronounce ajumma
Say it like uh-JUUM-uh. Ajumma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUUM).
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- uh
- JUUM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ajumma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ajumma
American and British speakers say ajumma in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒʊmə/ in the US and /əˈdʒʊmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JUUM-uh.
What does ajumma mean?
- A married middle-aged Korean woman.
Where does ajumma come from?
Borrowed from Korean 아줌마 (ajumma).
Questions about saying ajumma
How do you pronounce ajumma?
Say uh-JUUM-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʊmə/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ajumma?
Ajumma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUUM). Broken into parts: uh · JUUM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ajumma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒʊmə/ and the British form is /əˈdʒʊmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.