How to pronounce cumbias
Say it like KUHM-bee-uz. Cumbias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- bee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumbias pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumbias
American and British speakers say cumbias in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmbiəz/ in the US and /ˈkʌmbiəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-bee-uz.
What does cumbias mean?
- plural of cumbia How to pronounce cumbia
Questions about saying cumbias
How do you pronounce cumbias?
Say KUHM-bee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmbiəz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmbiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumbias?
Cumbias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · bee · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say cumbias the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmbiəz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmbiəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.