How to Pronounce Puma

To pronounce "puma", say PUM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /pjuːmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/pjuːmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puma”

"puma" has 2 syllables: pum-a. It rhymes with pneuma and pluma, if that helps it stick.

What does puma mean?

noun

  1. The mountain lion or cougar, Puma concolor.
  2. A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar.

Words that rhyme with puma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pneumaplumabruma

Related words

cougarcatamountpantherpainterboma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puma"?▾

"Puma" has 2 syllables: pum · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "puma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puma" is /pjuːmə/.

What does "puma" mean?▾

Puma: The mountain lion or cougar, Puma concolor.

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