How to pronounce komi
Say it like KOH-mee. Komi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Komi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of komi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-mee.
What does komi mean?
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Words that rhyme with komi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of komi.
Questions about saying komi
How do you pronounce komi?
Say KOH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in komi?
Komi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · mee.
Is komi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊmi/ (KOH-mee).