How to pronounce cumacean
Say it like kyoo-MAY-shun. Cumacean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- kyoo
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumacean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumacean
American and British speakers say cumacean in essentially the same way: /kjuˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /kjuːˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyoo-MAY-shun.
What does cumacean mean?
- Any small marine crustacean of the order Cumacea, closely related to tanaidaceans.
- Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to the Cumacea.
Where does cumacean come from?
From taxonomic name Cumacea + -an, from the genus Cuma.
Words that rhyme with cumacean
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Questions about saying cumacean
How do you pronounce cumacean?
Say kyoo-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kjuˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kjuːˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumacean?
Cumacean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: kyoo · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cumacean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjuˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /kjuːˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.