How to pronounce scrummy
Say it like SKRUHM-ee. Scrummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHM).
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- SKRUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHMSay 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 scrummy
American and British speakers say scrummy in essentially the same way: /ˈskrʌmi/ in the US and /ˈskrʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHM-ee.
What does scrummy mean?
- Delicious.
Where does scrummy come from?
Blend of scrumptious + yummy.
Words that rhyme with scrummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrummy.
Questions about saying scrummy
How do you pronounce scrummy?
Say SKRUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈskrʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrummy?
Scrummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHM). Broken into parts: SKRUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈskrʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.