How to pronounce chama
Say it like CHAH-muh. Chama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH).
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US American/ˈtʃɑmə/CHAH-muh
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- CHAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does chama mean?
noun
- Any of several types of informal cooperative society.
- Such a group for pooling and investing savings.
Where does chama come from?
Borrowed from Swahili chama (“organization, society”).
Words that rhyme with chama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chama.
Questions about saying chama
How do you pronounce chama?
Say CHAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chama?
Chama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH). Broken into parts: CHAH · muh.