How to pronounce lumberman
Say it like LUHM-ber-mun. Lumberman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- ber
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumberman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumberman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-buh-mun.
What does lumberman mean?
- A man involved in the production or sale of lumber; a lumberjack or logger.
Where does lumberman come from?
From lumber + -man.
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Questions about saying lumberman
How do you pronounce lumberman?
Say LUHM-ber-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumberman?
Lumberman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ber · mun.
Is lumberman 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 /ˈlʌmbəmən/ (LUHM-buh-mun).