How to pronounce drummy
Say it like DRUHM-ee. Drummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM).
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- DRUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drummy
American and British speakers say drummy in essentially the same way: /ˈdrʌmi/ in the US and /ˈdrʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHM-ee.
What does drummy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a drum.“Water dripped onto the tarpaulin with a drummy sound.”
- Of a tile, producing a drum-like sound when tapped or walked on because there is a hollow area beneath.
- A drum majorette.
- The drum magazine of a firearm.
Where does drummy come from?
From drum + -y.
Words that rhyme with drummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drummy.
Questions about saying drummy
How do you pronounce drummy?
Say DRUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drummy?
Drummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM). Broken into parts: DRUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say drummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈdrʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.