How to pronounce lumberyards
Say it like LUHM-ber-yardz. Lumberyards has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- ber
- yardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumberyards 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.
- yardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lumberyards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-buh-yahdz.
What does lumberyards mean?
- plural of lumberyard How to pronounce lumberyard
Questions about saying lumberyards
How do you pronounce lumberyards?
Say LUHM-ber-yardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbɚˌjɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbəˌjɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumberyards?
Lumberyards has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ber · yardz.
Is lumberyards 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 /ˈlʌmbəˌjɑːdz/ (LUHM-buh-yahdz).