How to pronounce lokum
Say it like luh-KOOM. Lokum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOM).
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- luh
- KOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lokum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lokum
American and British speakers say lokum in essentially the same way: /ləˈkum/ in the US and /ləˈkuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-KOOM.
What does lokum mean?
- Turkish delight
Where does lokum come from?
From Turkish lokum.
Words that rhyme with lokum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lokum.
Questions about saying lokum
How do you pronounce lokum?
Say luh-KOOM. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkum/. In British English it is /ləˈkuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lokum?
Lokum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOM). Broken into parts: luh · KOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say lokum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈkum/ and the British form is /ləˈkuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.