How to pronounce suman
Say it like SOO-mun. Suman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suman
American and British speakers say suman in essentially the same way: /ˈsumən/ in the US and /ˈsuːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-mun.
What does suman mean?
- Rice cake from the Philippines made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, usually eaten sprinkled with sugar or laden with latik.
Where does suman come from?
From Tagalog suman.
Words that rhyme with suman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suman.
Questions about saying suman
How do you pronounce suman?
Say SOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsumən/. In British English it is /ˈsuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suman?
Suman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say suman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsumən/ and the British form is /ˈsuːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.