How to pronounce lumpenproletariat
Say it like luum-pun-proh-luh-TER-ee-ut. Lumpenproletariat has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TER).
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- luum
- pun
- proh
- luh
- TER
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpenproletariat 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lumpenproletariat mean?
- The lowest stratum of the proletariat, whose mental and physical health, mores and morale have deteriorated, through exploitation by the bourgeoisie, to a degree where they cannot build class consciousness and hence cannot be mobilized for the revolution.
- A social underclass; the riffraff.
Where does lumpenproletariat come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Lumpenproletariat.
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Questions about saying lumpenproletariat
How do you pronounce lumpenproletariat?
Say luum-pun-proh-luh-TER-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʊmpənˌproʊləˈtɛriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpenproletariat?
Lumpenproletariat has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TER). Broken into parts: luum · pun · proh · luh · TER · ee · ut.