How to pronounce cumfrey
Say it like KUHM-free. Cumfrey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- free
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumfrey 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.
- freeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cumfrey
American and British speakers say cumfrey in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmfri/ in the US and /ˈkʌmfri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-free.
What does cumfrey mean?
- Alternative spelling of comfrey.
Questions about saying cumfrey
How do you pronounce cumfrey?
Say KUHM-free. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfri/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumfrey?
Cumfrey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · free.
Do Americans and Brits say cumfrey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmfri/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmfri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.