How to pronounce antumbra
Say it like an-TUHM-bruh. Antumbra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHM).
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US American/ænˈtʌmbrə/an-TUHM-bruh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- an
- TUHM
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antumbra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antumbra mean?
noun
- The region from which an occulting body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source.
Where does antumbra come from?
From ante- (“before”) + umbra (“shadow”).
Words that rhyme with antumbra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antumbra.
Questions about saying antumbra
How do you pronounce antumbra?
Say an-TUHM-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtʌmbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antumbra?
Antumbra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHM). Broken into parts: an · TUHM · bruh.