How to Pronounce Cumin

To pronounce "cumin", say CUM-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkjuːmɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkjuːmɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cumin”

"cumin" has 2 syllables: cum-in. It rhymes with acumen and numen, if that helps it stick.

What does cumin mean?

noun

  1. The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

    “Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.”

  2. Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

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Words that rhyme with cumin

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acumennumeninhumanlumennonhumanluminealbuminbitumensuperhumancrewmanrumensubhuman

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cumin"?▾

"Cumin" has 2 syllables: cum · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "cumin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cumin" is /ˈkjuːmɪn/.

What does "cumin" mean?▾

Cumin: The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

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