How to pronounce bummock
Say it like BUHM-uk. Bummock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bummock. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHM
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bummock 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bummock
American and British speakers say bummock in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmək/ in the US and /ˈbʌmək/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-uk.
What does bummock mean?
- A submerged, downward-projecting piece of ice.
Where does bummock come from?
For the sense relating to ice, perhaps compare how keel can mean either a similar ice structure or a brewer's vat.
Words that rhyme with bummock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bummock.
Questions about saying bummock
How do you pronounce bummock?
Say BUHM-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmək/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bummock?
Bummock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say bummock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmək/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.