How to pronounce plumcake
Say it like PLUHM-kayk. Plumcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumcake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kaykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of plumcake
American and British speakers say plumcake in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmkeɪk/ in the US and /ˈplʌmkeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-kayk.
What does plumcake mean?
- A cake made either with dried fruit (such as grapes, currants, raisins or prunes) or with fresh fruit.
Where does plumcake come from?
From plum + cake.
Questions about saying plumcake
How do you pronounce plumcake?
Say PLUHM-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmkeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumcake?
Plumcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · kayk.
Do Americans and Brits say plumcake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmkeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmkeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.