How to pronounce khoomei
Say it like koo-MEE. Khoomei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- koo
- MEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khoomei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of khoomei
American and British speakers say khoomei in essentially the same way: /kuˈmi/ in the US and /kuːˈmiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-MEE.
What does khoomei mean?
- A style of throat singing, often accompanied by the horsehead fiddle, from Mongolia and eastern Siberia.
Words that rhyme with khoomei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of khoomei.
Questions about saying khoomei
How do you pronounce khoomei?
Say koo-MEE. The American pronunciation is /kuˈmi/. In British English it is /kuːˈmiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khoomei?
Khoomei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: koo · MEE.
Do Americans and Brits say khoomei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kuˈmi/ and the British form is /kuːˈmiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.