How to pronounce ume
Say it like OO-may. Ume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- may
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ume
American and British speakers say ume in essentially the same way: /ˈumeɪ/ in the US and /ˈuːmeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-may.
What does ume mean?
- Chinese plum, a species of Asian plum, Prunus mume.
Questions about saying ume
How do you pronounce ume?
Say OO-may. The American pronunciation is /ˈumeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈuːmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ume?
Ume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · may.
Do Americans and Brits say ume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈumeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈuːmeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.