How to pronounce Mumbai
Say it like muum-BY. Mumbai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- muum
- BY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mumbai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Mumbai
American and British speakers say Mumbai in essentially the same way: /ˌmʊmˈbaɪ/ in the US and /ˌmʊmˈbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muum-BY.
What does Mumbai mean?
- A megacity, the capital of Maharashtra, India, also known as Bombay.
Words that rhyme with Mumbai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mumbai.
Questions about saying Mumbai
How do you pronounce Mumbai?
Say muum-BY. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʊmˈbaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌmʊmˈbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mumbai?
Mumbai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: muum · BY.
Do Americans and Brits say Mumbai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʊmˈbaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌmʊmˈbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.