How to pronounce tummy
Say it like TUHM-ee. Tummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHMSay 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 tummy
American and British speakers say tummy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌmi/ in the US and /ˈtʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHM-ee.
What does tummy mean?
- The stomach or belly.
- A protruding belly, paunch.
- In reference to where a baby is carried, the abdomen, or specifically the womb, especially of a woman, but also of animals in general (usually mammals).
Where does tummy come from?
Imitating a child's attempt to say stomach, via archaic colloquialism stummy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tummy.
Questions about saying tummy
How do you pronounce tummy?
Say TUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tummy?
Tummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈtʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.