How to pronounce chummy
Say it like CHUHM-ee. Chummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM).
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- CHUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chummy
American and British speakers say chummy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌmi/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHM-ee.
What does chummy mean?
- Friendly
- Naturally and genuinely easy to get along with.
- Making a show of friendliness; attempting to be on intimate terms but insincerely or inappropriately; cozying up.
- Synonym of chum (“friend, pal”).
- Nickname for a person, especially a suspect or criminal.
- A felt hat with a low crown.
Where does chummy come from?
From chum + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chummy.
Questions about saying chummy
How do you pronounce chummy?
Say CHUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chummy?
Chummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM). Broken into parts: CHUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.