How to pronounce Cumberland
Say it like KUHM-ber-lund. Cumberland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- ber
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumberland 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cumberland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHM-buh-lund.
What does Cumberland mean?
- A town in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- A river in Kentucky and Tennessee, a tributary to the Ohio River.
- A town on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Where does Cumberland come from?
From Middle English Cumberland, from Old English Cumberland.
Questions about saying Cumberland
How do you pronounce Cumberland?
Say KUHM-ber-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmbɚlənd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmbələnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · ber · lund.
Is Cumberland 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 /ˈkʌmbələnd/ (KUHM-buh-lund).