How to pronounce yummies
Say it like YUHM-eez. Yummies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHM).
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- YUHM
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yummies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yummies
American and British speakers say yummies in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌmiz/ in the US and /ˈjʌmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHM-eez.
What does yummies mean?
- delicious foods
Where does yummies come from?
From yummy + -s.
Questions about saying yummies
How do you pronounce yummies?
Say YUHM-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌmiz/. In British English it is /ˈjʌmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yummies?
Yummies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHM). Broken into parts: YUHM · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say yummies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌmiz/ and the British form is /ˈjʌmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.