How to pronounce culmy
Say it like KUHL-mee. Culmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culmy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of culmy
American and British speakers say culmy in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlmi/ in the US and /ˈkʌlmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-mee.
What does culmy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of culm (a type of coal).
Where does culmy come from?
From culm + -y.
Questions about saying culmy
How do you pronounce culmy?
Say KUHL-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlmi/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culmy?
Culmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say culmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlmi/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.