How to pronounce cumbrous
Say it like KUHM-brus. Cumbrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- brus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumbrous 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.
- brusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumbrous
American and British speakers say cumbrous in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmbrəs/ in the US and /ˈkʌmbrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-brus.
What does cumbrous mean?
- Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
Where does cumbrous come from?
From Late Middle English combrous (“causing obstruction; clumsy; obstructed; bothersome, difficult; burdensome, onerous; serious; causing trouble, troublesome; dangerous; immoral; unjust, wrongful; upset”) [and other forms], from komber, ku
Questions about saying cumbrous
How do you pronounce cumbrous?
Say KUHM-brus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmbrəs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmbrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumbrous?
Cumbrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · brus.
Do Americans and Brits say cumbrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmbrəs/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmbrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.