How to pronounce alumna
Say it like uh-LUHM-nuh. Alumna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- uh
- LUHM
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alumna 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.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alumna
American and British speakers say alumna in essentially the same way: /əˈlʌmnə/ in the US and /əˈlʌmnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LUHM-nuh.
What does alumna mean?
- A female pupil or student (especially of a university or college).
- A female graduate.
Where does alumna come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin alumna.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying alumna
How do you pronounce alumna?
Say uh-LUHM-nuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʌmnə/. In British English it is /əˈlʌmnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alumna?
Alumna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: uh · LUHM · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say alumna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlʌmnə/ and the British form is /əˈlʌmnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.