How to pronounce bumming
Say it like BUHM-ing. Bumming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bumming
American and British speakers say bumming in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-ing.
What does bumming mean?
- present participle and gerund of bum How to pronounce bum
Words that rhyme with bumming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bumming.
Questions about saying bumming
How do you pronounce bumming?
Say BUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumming?
Bumming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bumming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.