How to pronounce lumbersome
Say it like LUHM-ber-sum. Lumbersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- ber
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbersome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbersome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-buh-sum.
What does lumbersome mean?
- Marked or characterized by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.
Where does lumbersome come from?
From lumber + -some.
Words that rhyme with lumbersome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumbersome.
Questions about saying lumbersome
How do you pronounce lumbersome?
Say LUHM-ber-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbersome?
Lumbersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ber · sum.
Is lumbersome 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 /ˈlʌmbəsəm/ (LUHM-buh-sum).