How to pronounce rheumy
Say it like ROO-mee. Rheumy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheumy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rheumy
American and British speakers say rheumy in essentially the same way: /ˈrumi/ in the US and /ˈruːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-mee.
What does rheumy mean?
- Of, relating to, or made of rheum (“thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum”); watery.
- Producing rheum from the mucous membranes; (also figuratively) especially of the eyes: filled with rheum; watery.
Where does rheumy come from?
From rheum + -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning ‘having the quality of’).
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Words that rhyme with rheumy
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Words that sound like rheumy
Questions about saying rheumy
How do you pronounce rheumy?
Say ROO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumi/. In British English it is /ˈruːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheumy?
Rheumy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say rheumy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrumi/ and the British form is /ˈruːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rheumy?
Rheumy sounds the same as roomy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.