How to pronounce jumbuck
Say it like JUHM-buk. Jumbuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
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- JUHM
- buk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumbuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of jumbuck
American and British speakers say jumbuck in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmbʌk/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmbʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHM-buk.
What does jumbuck mean?
- A sheep.
Questions about saying jumbuck
How do you pronounce jumbuck?
Say JUHM-buk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmbʌk/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmbʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumbuck?
Jumbuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · buk.
Do Americans and Brits say jumbuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmbʌk/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmbʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.