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