How to pronounce lummox
Say it like LUHM-uks. Lummox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lummox 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.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lummox
American and British speakers say lummox in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌməks/ in the US and /ˈlʌməks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-uks.
What does lummox mean?
- A clumsy, stupid person; an awkward bungler.“You've broken the plates, you great lummox!”
Where does lummox come from?
Unknown. First attested in 1825 in East Anglian slang.
Questions about saying lummox
How do you pronounce lummox?
Say LUHM-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌməks/. In British English it is /ˈlʌməks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lummox?
Lummox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · uks.
Do Americans and Brits say lummox the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌməks/ and the British form is /ˈlʌməks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.