How to pronounce scummy
Say it like SKUHM-ee. Scummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHM).
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- SKUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHMSay 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 scummy
American and British speakers say scummy in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌmi/ in the US and /ˈskʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHM-ee.
What does scummy mean?
- Covered in scum.“We have to wash your trousers: they're all scummy.”
- sleazy, worthless, no good
Where does scummy come from?
From scum + -y.
Words that rhyme with scummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scummy.
Questions about saying scummy
How do you pronounce scummy?
Say SKUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈskʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scummy?
Scummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHM). Broken into parts: SKUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈskʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.