How to pronounce cwms
Say it like KOOMZ. Cwms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cwms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cwms
American and British speakers say cwms in essentially the same way: /kumz/ in the US and /kuːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOMZ.
What does cwms mean?
- plural of cwm How to pronounce cwm
Questions about saying cwms
How do you pronounce cwms?
Say KOOMZ. The American pronunciation is /kumz/. In British English it is /kuːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cwms?
Cwms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cwms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kumz/ and the British form is /kuːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.