How to pronounce cauma
Say it like KOW-muh. Cauma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cauma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cauma
American and British speakers say cauma in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊmə/ in the US and /ˈkaʊmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-muh.
What does cauma mean?
- Great heat, as of the body in fever.
Questions about saying cauma
How do you pronounce cauma?
Say KOW-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cauma?
Cauma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say cauma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊmə/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.