How to pronounce accumbency
Say it like uh-KUHM-bun-see. Accumbency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- uh
- KUHM
- bun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumbency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accumbency
American and British speakers say accumbency in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmbənsi/ in the US and /əˈkʌmbənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHM-bun-see.
What does accumbency mean?
- The state of being accumbent or reclining.
Where does accumbency come from?
From accumb + -ency.
Words that rhyme with accumbency
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Questions about saying accumbency
How do you pronounce accumbency?
Say uh-KUHM-bun-see. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmbənsi/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmbənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumbency?
Accumbency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uh · KUHM · bun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say accumbency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmbənsi/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmbənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.