How to pronounce lumpenproletarian
Say it like luum-pun-proh-luh-TER-ee-un. Lumpenproletarian has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TER).
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- luum
- pun
- proh
- luh
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpenproletarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpenproletarian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: luum-pun-proh-luh-TAIR-ee-un.
What does lumpenproletarian mean?
- Of or pertaining to the lumpenproletariat.
- A member of the lumpenproletariat.
Words that rhyme with lumpenproletarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumpenproletarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying lumpenproletarian
How do you pronounce lumpenproletarian?
Say luum-pun-proh-luh-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʊmpənˌproʊləˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌlʊmpənˌprəʊləˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpenproletarian?
Lumpenproletarian has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TER). Broken into parts: luum · pun · proh · luh · TER · ee · un.
Is lumpenproletarian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌlʊmpənˌprəʊləˈtɛəriən/ (luum-pun-proh-luh-TAIR-ee-un).