How to pronounce cumin
Say it like KYOO-mun. Cumin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
- KYOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Usually 'KYOO-min' or 'KOO-min'. Both are heard.
Cumin 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumin
American and British speakers say cumin in essentially the same way: /ˈkjumən/ in the US and /ˈkjuːmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-min.
What does cumin mean?
- The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.“Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.”
- Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cuminum cyminum
- cumin seed
Words that rhyme with cumin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cumin.
Questions about saying cumin
How do you pronounce cumin?
Say KYOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjumən/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumin?
Cumin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say cumin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjumən/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.