How to pronounce plummy
Say it like PLUHM-ee. Plummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plummy
American and British speakers say plummy in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmi/ in the US and /ˈplʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-ee.
What does plummy mean?
- Of, pertaining to, containing, or characteristic of plums.“The jam had a rich plummy aroma.”
- Desirable; profitable; advantageous.
- Rich, mellow and carefully articulated, especially with an upper-class accent.“plummy-voiced”
Where does plummy come from?
From plum + -y. In the sense of a voice, because of the supposed similarity to speaking with a plum in one's mouth.
Words that rhyme with plummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plummy.
Questions about saying plummy
How do you pronounce plummy?
Say PLUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plummy?
Plummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say plummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.