How to pronounce jumbie
Say it like JUHM-bee. Jumbie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
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- JUHM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumbie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jumbie
American and British speakers say jumbie in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmbi/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHM-bee.
What does jumbie mean?
- A ghost or evil spirit.
Where does jumbie come from?
Borrowed from Kongo zumbi (“fetish”).
Questions about saying jumbie
How do you pronounce jumbie?
Say JUHM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmbi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumbie?
Jumbie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say jumbie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmbi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.