How to pronounce thrummy
Say it like THRUHM-ee. Thrummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce thrummy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- THRUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRUHMSay 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 thrummy
American and British speakers say thrummy in essentially the same way: /ˈθrʌmi/ in the US and /ˈθrʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRUHM-ee.
What does thrummy mean?
- Like thrums; made of, furnished with, or characterized by, thrums.
Where does thrummy come from?
From thrum + -y.
Words that rhyme with thrummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thrummy.
Questions about saying thrummy
How do you pronounce thrummy?
Say THRUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈθrʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrummy?
Thrummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRUHM). Broken into parts: THRUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say thrummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈθrʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.