How to pronounce wumman
Say it like WOO-mun. Wumman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO).
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- WOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wumman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wumman
American and British speakers say wumman in essentially the same way: /ˈwumən/ in the US and /ˈwuːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOO-mun.
What does wumman mean?
- woman
Where does wumman come from?
Borrowed from Ulster Scots wumman, from Middle English womman.
Words that rhyme with wumman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wumman.
Questions about saying wumman
How do you pronounce wumman?
Say WOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwumən/. In British English it is /ˈwuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wumman?
Wumman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO). Broken into parts: WOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say wumman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwumən/ and the British form is /ˈwuːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.