How to pronounce lumbersexual
Say it like luhm-ber-SEK-shoo-ul. Lumbersexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- luhm
- ber
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbersexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbersexual
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: luhm-buh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does lumbersexual mean?
- An urban man who affects a rugged, outdoorsy look, typified by plaid shirts and a full beard.
Where does lumbersexual come from?
From lumber(jack) + -sexual, modeled after metrosexual.
Words that rhyme with lumbersexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumbersexual.
Questions about saying lumbersexual
How do you pronounce lumbersexual?
Say luhm-ber-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʌmbɚˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌlʌmbəˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbersexual?
Lumbersexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: luhm · ber · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is lumbersexual 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 /ˌlʌmbəˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (luhm-buh-SEK-shoo-ul).