How to pronounce bummed
Say it like BUHMD. Bummed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bummed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bummed
American and British speakers say bummed in essentially the same way: /bʌmd/ in the US and /bʌmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHMD.
What does bummed mean?
- simple past and past participle of bum How to pronounce bum
- Synonym of bummed out.“I'm really bummed that we didn't get a company dinner this summer.”
Words that rhyme with bummed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bummed.
Questions about saying bummed
How do you pronounce bummed?
Say BUHMD. The American pronunciation is /bʌmd/. In British English it is /bʌmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bummed?
Bummed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHMD.
Do Americans and Brits say bummed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌmd/ and the British form is /bʌmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.