How to pronounce chumra
Say it like KUUM-ruh. Chumra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUM).
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- KUUM
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chumra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chumra
American and British speakers say chumra in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊmrə/ in the US and /ˈkʊmrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUM-ruh.
What does chumra mean?
- Observance of a law to an extent beyond that required by the laxest interpretation.
Questions about saying chumra
How do you pronounce chumra?
Say KUUM-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊmrə/. In British English it is /ˈkʊmrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chumra?
Chumra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUM). Broken into parts: KUUM · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say chumra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊmrə/ and the British form is /ˈkʊmrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.