How to pronounce lumbering
Say it like LUHM-buh-ring. Lumbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbering 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbering
American and British speakers say lumbering in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-buh-ring.
What does lumbering mean?
- The act of one who lumbers; heavy, clumsy movement.
- The business of felling trees for lumber.
- Clumsy or awkward.
- Heavy, slow and laborious; ponderous.
Words that rhyme with lumbering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumbering.
Questions about saying lumbering
How do you pronounce lumbering?
Say LUHM-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbering?
Lumbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say lumbering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.