How to pronounce ujima
Say it like oo-JEE-muh. Ujima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
- oo
- JEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ujima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ujima
American and British speakers say ujima in essentially the same way: /uˈdʒimə/ in the US and /uːˈdʒiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: oo-JEE-muh.
What does ujima mean?
- Collective work and responsibility, in the context of African-American culture.
Where does ujima come from?
From Swahili ujima (“collective work and responsibility”).
Words that rhyme with ujima
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ujima.
Questions about saying ujima
How do you pronounce ujima?
Say oo-JEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /uˈdʒimə/. In British English it is /uːˈdʒiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ujima?
Ujima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: oo · JEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say ujima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /uˈdʒimə/ and the British form is /uːˈdʒiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.