How to pronounce bummy
Say it like BUHM-ee. Bummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bummy
American and British speakers say bummy in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmi/ in the US and /ˈbʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-ee.
What does bummy mean?
- Like a bum (homeless person or hobo)
- bottom; buttocks
- Lousy; depressed or disappointed.
Where does bummy come from?
From bum + -y.
Words that rhyme with bummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bummy.
Questions about saying bummy
How do you pronounce bummy?
Say BUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bummy?
Bummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.