How to pronounce clumb
Say it like KLUHM. Clumb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clumb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of clumb
American and British speakers say clumb in essentially the same way: /klʌm/ in the US and /klʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHM.
What does clumb mean?
- alternative past participle of climb. How to pronounce climb
Where does clumb come from?
From Middle English clumben, yclumben, from Middle English ġeclumben (“climbed”), past participle of climban (“to climb”).
Words that rhyme with clumb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clumb.
Questions about saying clumb
How do you pronounce clumb?
Say KLUHM. The American pronunciation is /klʌm/. In British English it is /klʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clumb?
Clumb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say clumb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌm/ and the British form is /klʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.