How to pronounce elumbated
Say it like ih-LUHM-bay-tid. Elumbated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- ih
- LUHM
- bay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elumbated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elumbated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LUHM-bay-tid.
What does elumbated mean?
- weak or lame in the loins
Where does elumbated come from?
From Latin ēlumbis, from ex- (“without”) + lumbus (“loin”).
Questions about saying elumbated
How do you pronounce elumbated?
Say ih-LUHM-bay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlʌmbeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈlʌmbeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elumbated?
Elumbated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: ih · LUHM · bay · tid.
Is elumbated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈlʌmbeɪtɪd/ (ih-LUHM-bay-tid).