How to pronounce lumbar
Say it like LUHM-bar. Lumbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbar 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.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-bah.
What does lumbar mean?
- Related to the lower back or loin, specifically the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.
- The lumbar region.
- A lumbar vertebra.
Where does lumbar come from?
From Latin lumbāris, from lumbus (“loin”) + -āris.
Questions about saying lumbar
How do you pronounce lumbar?
Say LUHM-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmˌbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbar?
Lumbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · bar.
Is lumbar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlʌmbɑː/ (LUHM-bah).