How to pronounce cummings
Say it like KUHM-ingz. Cummings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cummings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cummings
American and British speakers say cummings in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkʌmɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-ingz.
What does cummings mean?
- United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
Questions about saying cummings
How do you pronounce cummings?
Say KUHM-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cummings?
Cummings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say cummings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.