How to pronounce tummyache
Say it like TUHM-ee-ayk. Tummyache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- ee
- ayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tummyache 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.
- aykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tummyache
American and British speakers say tummyache in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌmiˌeɪk/ in the US and /ˈtʌmiˌeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHM-ee-ayk.
What does tummyache mean?
- Any pain in the stomach or abdomen.“Let me stay home, I think I have a tummyache.”
Where does tummyache come from?
From tummy + ache.
Questions about saying tummyache
How do you pronounce tummyache?
Say TUHM-ee-ayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmiˌeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmiˌeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tummyache?
Tummyache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · ee · ayk.
Do Americans and Brits say tummyache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌmiˌeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtʌmiˌeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.