How to pronounce yummy
Say it like YUHM-ee. Yummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHM).
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- YUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yummy
American and British speakers say yummy in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌmi/ in the US and /ˈjʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHM-ee.
What does yummy mean?
- extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
Where does yummy come from?
From yum + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with yummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yummy.
Questions about saying yummy
How do you pronounce yummy?
Say YUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈjʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yummy?
Yummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHM). Broken into parts: YUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈjʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.