How to pronounce accumbent
Say it like uh-KUHM-bunt. Accumbent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- uh
- KUHM
- bunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumbent 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.
- buntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accumbent
American and British speakers say accumbent in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmbənt/ in the US and /əˈkʌmbənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHM-bunt.
What does accumbent mean?
- Leaning or reclining, as the ancients did at their meals.
- Lying against anything, as one part of a leaf against another leaf
- One who rests in an accumbent position, especially at table.
Where does accumbent come from?
From Latin accumbō (“recline”), from ad- (“to”) + *cumbō (“recline”).
Words that rhyme with accumbent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accumbent.
Questions about saying accumbent
How do you pronounce accumbent?
Say uh-KUHM-bunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmbənt/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmbənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumbent?
Accumbent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uh · KUHM · bunt.
Do Americans and Brits say accumbent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmbənt/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmbənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.