Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does upma mean?
An Indian porridge of dry roasted semolina or coarse rice flour, often with vegetables and seasonings.
Where does upma come from?
From Tamil உப்புமா (uppumā).

How to pronounce upma

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “upma”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “upma”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “upma” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.