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