How to pronounce cumbent
Say it like KUHM-bunt. Cumbent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- bunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumbent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 cumbent
American and British speakers say cumbent in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmbənt/ in the US and /ˈkʌmbənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-bunt.
What does cumbent mean?
- lying down, recumbent
Questions about saying cumbent
How do you pronounce cumbent?
Say KUHM-bunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmbənt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmbənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumbent?
Cumbent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · bunt.
Do Americans and Brits say cumbent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmbənt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmbənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.