How to pronounce koomkie
Say it like KOOM-kee. Koomkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOOM).
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- KOOM
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koomkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of koomkie
American and British speakers say koomkie in essentially the same way: /ˈkumki/ in the US and /ˈkuːmki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOM-kee.
What does koomkie mean?
- A tame female elephant used as a decoy in the capture of wild male elephants.
Questions about saying koomkie
How do you pronounce koomkie?
Say KOOM-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkumki/. In British English it is /ˈkuːmki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koomkie?
Koomkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOOM). Broken into parts: KOOM · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say koomkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkumki/ and the British form is /ˈkuːmki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.