How to pronounce cucumbers
Say it like KYOO-kum-berz. Cucumbers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- kum
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cucumbers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cucumbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KYOO-kum-buz.
What does cucumbers mean?
- plural of cucumber How to pronounce cucumber
Questions about saying cucumbers
How do you pronounce cucumbers?
Say KYOO-kum-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjukəmbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːkəmbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cucumbers?
Cucumbers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · kum · berz.
Is cucumbers 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 /ˈkjuːkəmbəz/ (KYOO-kum-buz).