How to pronounce cumdach
Say it like KOO-duk. Cumdach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- duk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumdach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumdach
American and British speakers say cumdach in essentially the same way: /ˈkudək/ in the US and /ˈkuːdək/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-duk.
What does cumdach mean?
- An elaborate ornamented metal reliquary box or case used to hold Early Medieval Irish manuscripts or relics.
Where does cumdach come from?
From Middle Irish cumdach, from Old Irish cumtach.
Questions about saying cumdach
How do you pronounce cumdach?
Say KOO-duk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkudək/. In British English it is /ˈkuːdək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumdach?
Cumdach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · duk.
Do Americans and Brits say cumdach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkudək/ and the British form is /ˈkuːdək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.