How to pronounce lumb
Say it like LUHM. Lumb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lumb
American and British speakers say lumb in essentially the same way: /lʌm/ in the US and /lʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM.
What does lumb mean?
- Alternative spelling of lum (“chimney”).
Words that rhyme with lumb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumb.
Questions about saying lumb
How do you pronounce lumb?
Say LUHM. The American pronunciation is /lʌm/. In British English it is /lʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumb?
Lumb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say lumb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌm/ and the British form is /lʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.