How to pronounce rumney
Say it like RUHM-nee. Rumney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rumney
American and British speakers say rumney in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmni/ in the US and /ˈrʌmni/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-nee.
What does rumney mean?
- A form of Greek wine popular in England and Europe during the 14th to 16th centuries.
Where does rumney come from?
Derived from Romania, at that time a common name for Greece and the southern Balkans, the lands of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Questions about saying rumney
How do you pronounce rumney?
Say RUHM-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmni/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumney?
Rumney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say rumney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmni/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.