How to pronounce bumbershoot
Say it like BUHM-ber-shoot. Bumbershoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- ber
- shoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumbershoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bumbershoot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHM-buh-shoot.
What does bumbershoot mean?
- An umbrella.“It smells like rain. Perhaps we should take along a bumbershoot.”
Where does bumbershoot come from?
Probably from bumber + shoot, modifications of umbr(ella) + (para)chute.
Questions about saying bumbershoot
How do you pronounce bumbershoot?
Say BUHM-ber-shoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmbərˌʃut/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmbəˌʃuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumbershoot?
Bumbershoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · ber · shoot.
Is bumbershoot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌmbəˌʃuːt/ (BUHM-buh-shoot).