How to pronounce lummy
Say it like LUHM-ee. Lummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lummy
American and British speakers say lummy in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmi/ in the US and /ˈlʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-ee.
What does lummy mean?
- Alternative form of lumme.
- shrewd; knowing; cute
Words that rhyme with lummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lummy.
Questions about saying lummy
How do you pronounce lummy?
Say LUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lummy?
Lummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.