How to pronounce umami
Say it like oo-MAH-mee. Umami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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US American/uˈmɑmi/oo-MAH-mee
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- oo
- MAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umami 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.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does umami mean?
noun
- One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.
Words that rhyme with umami
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of umami.
Questions about saying umami
How do you pronounce umami?
Say oo-MAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /uˈmɑmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umami?
Umami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: oo · MAH · mee.