How to pronounce koumiss
Say it like KOO-mis. Koumiss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce koumiss. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koumiss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of koumiss
American and British speakers say koumiss in essentially the same way: /ˈkumɪs/ in the US and /ˈkuːmɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-mis.
What does koumiss mean?
- A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.
Questions about saying koumiss
How do you pronounce koumiss?
Say KOO-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkumɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkuːmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koumiss?
Koumiss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · mis.
Do Americans and Brits say koumiss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkumɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkuːmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.