How to pronounce tumefy
Say it like TYOO-mih-fy. Tumefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- mih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumefy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tumefy
American and British speakers say tumefy in essentially the same way: /ˈtjumɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈtjuːmɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYOO-mih-fy.
What does tumefy mean?
- To cause to swell.
- To swell; to rise into a tumor.
Where does tumefy come from?
From French tuméfier, from Latin tumefaciō, ultimately from tumeō, from Proto-Indo-European *tum-éh₁- (“to be swelling”), stative stem of *tum- (“to swell”).
Questions about saying tumefy
How do you pronounce tumefy?
Say TYOO-mih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjumɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumefy?
Tumefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · mih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say tumefy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtjumɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtjuːmɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.