kumazemi

Questions

What does kumazemi mean?

A cicada, Cryptotympana facialis, from subtropical eastern Asia, that makes a particularly loud noise

Where does kumazemi come from?

Borrowed from Japanese クマゼミ.

How to pronounce kumazemi

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kumazemi”.
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 “kumazemi”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “kumazemi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.