How to pronounce lumberjack
Say it like LUHM-ber-jak. Lumberjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- ber
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumberjack 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lumberjack
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-buh-jak.
What does lumberjack mean?
- A person whose work is to fell trees.
- A lumberjacket.
- To work as a lumberjack, cutting down trees.
Where does lumberjack come from?
From lumber + jack, of Canadian origin.
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Questions about saying lumberjack
How do you pronounce lumberjack?
Say LUHM-ber-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbɚdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbədʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumberjack?
Lumberjack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ber · jak.
Is lumberjack 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 /ˈlʌmbədʒæk/ (LUHM-buh-jak).