How to pronounce kumara
Say it like KOO-muh-ruh. Kumara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- muh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kumara 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kumara
American and British speakers say kumara in essentially the same way: /ˈkumərə/ in the US and /ˈkuːmərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-muh-ruh.
What does kumara mean?
- The sweet potato.
Where does kumara come from?
Borrowed from Māori kūmara.
Questions about saying kumara
How do you pronounce kumara?
Say KOO-muh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkumərə/. In British English it is /ˈkuːmərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kumara?
Kumara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · muh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say kumara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkumərə/ and the British form is /ˈkuːmərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.