How to pronounce tumi
Say it like TOO-mee. Tumi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tumi
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-mee.
What does tumi mean?
- A ceremonial axe used by some Incan and pre-Incan cultures of South America.
Where does tumi come from?
Borrowed from Quechua tumi.
Words that rhyme with tumi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tumi.
Questions about saying tumi
How do you pronounce tumi?
Say TOO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumi/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumi?
Tumi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · mee.
Is tumi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːmi/ (TYOO-mee).