How to pronounce phumdi
Say it like FOOM-dee. Phumdi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOM).
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- FOOM
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phumdi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phumdi
American and British speakers say phumdi in essentially the same way: /ˈfumdi/ in the US and /ˈfuːmdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOOM-dee.
What does phumdi mean?
- A floating island, made up of vegetation and soil, found on Loktak lake in India.
Where does phumdi come from?
From Manipuri [script needed] (phumthi), from [script needed] (phum) and [script needed] (thi).
Questions about saying phumdi
How do you pronounce phumdi?
Say FOOM-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfumdi/. In British English it is /ˈfuːmdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phumdi?
Phumdi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOM). Broken into parts: FOOM · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say phumdi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfumdi/ and the British form is /ˈfuːmdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.