How to pronounce Jammu
Say it like juh-MOO. Jammu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO).
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- juh
- MOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jammu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Jammu
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: JUHM-oo.
What does Jammu mean?
- A major city in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India; located on the banks of Tawi river, and which serves as the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Words that rhyme with Jammu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Jammu.
Questions about saying Jammu
How do you pronounce Jammu?
Say juh-MOO. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈmu/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jammu?
Jammu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO). Broken into parts: juh · MOO.
Is Jammu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdʒʌmuː/ (JUHM-oo).