How to pronounce kumkum
Say it like KUUM-kum. Kumkum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUM).
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- KUUM
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kumkum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of kumkum
American and British speakers say kumkum in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊmkʊm/ in the US and /ˈkʊmkʊm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUM-kum.
What does kumkum mean?
- A red powder, made from saffron or turmeric, used ceremonially by Hindu women to make various markings on the body, especially the tilak.
Questions about saying kumkum
How do you pronounce kumkum?
Say KUUM-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊmkʊm/. In British English it is /ˈkʊmkʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kumkum?
Kumkum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUM). Broken into parts: KUUM · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say kumkum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊmkʊm/ and the British form is /ˈkʊmkʊm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.