How to pronounce legumes

legumes

/ˈlegjuːmz/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

How do you pronounce legumes?

Legumes is pronounced /ˈlegjuːmz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in legumes?

Legumes has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in legumes?

The first syllable: /ˈlegjuːmz/.