How to pronounce lumbago
Say it like luhm-BAY-goh. Lumbago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- luhm
- BAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lum-BAY-goh.
What does lumbago mean?
- Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.
- An episode of such backache.
- To affect (someone) with lumbago.
Where does lumbago come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with lumbago
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Questions about saying lumbago
How do you pronounce lumbago?
Say luhm-BAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/. In British English it is /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbago?
Lumbago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: luhm · BAY · goh.
Is lumbago pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ (lum-BAY-goh).