How to pronounce lumbermill
Say it like LUHM-ber-mil. Lumbermill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- ber
- mil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbermill 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.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbermill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-buh-mil.
What does lumbermill mean?
- A mill for processing lumber and logs; a sawmill.
Where does lumbermill come from?
From lumber + mill.
Questions about saying lumbermill
How do you pronounce lumbermill?
Say LUHM-ber-mil. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbɚˌmɪl/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbəˌmɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbermill?
Lumbermill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ber · mil.
Is lumbermill 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 /ˈlʌmbəˌmɪl/ (LUHM-buh-mil).