How to pronounce umm
Say it like UHM. Umm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- UHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of umm
American and British speakers say umm in essentially the same way: /ʌm/ in the US and /ʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM.
What does umm mean?
- Alternative form of um.
- Alternative form of um (“to make the umm sound to express confusion or hesitancy”).
Words that rhyme with umm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of umm.
Questions about saying umm
How do you pronounce umm?
Say UHM. The American pronunciation is /ʌm/. In British English it is /ʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umm?
Umm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: UHM.
Do Americans and Brits say umm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌm/ and the British form is /ʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.