How to pronounce cumec
Say it like KYOO-mek. Cumec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- mek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cumec
American and British speakers say cumec in essentially the same way: /ˈkjuˌmɛk/ in the US and /ˈkjuːmɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-mek.
What does cumec mean?
- A measure of the rate of flow of fluid, especially through a pipeline, equal to one cubic metre per second (m³/s).
Where does cumec come from?
Blend of cubic + metre + second.
Questions about saying cumec
How do you pronounce cumec?
Say KYOO-mek. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjuˌmɛk/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːmɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumec?
Cumec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · mek.
Do Americans and Brits say cumec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjuˌmɛk/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːmɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.