How to pronounce ombrifuge
Say it like OM-brih-fyooj. Ombrifuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- brih
- fyooj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ombrifuge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyoojKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ombrifuge
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-brih-fyooj.
What does ombrifuge mean?
- A refuge from rain, especially an umbrella.
Where does ombrifuge come from?
Possibly a blend of ombro- + refuge or directly from ombro- + -i- + -fuge.
Questions about saying ombrifuge
How do you pronounce ombrifuge?
Say OM-brih-fyooj. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmbrɪfjudʒ/. In British English it is /ˈɒmbrɪfjuːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ombrifuge?
Ombrifuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · brih · fyooj.
Is ombrifuge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒmbrɪfjuːdʒ/ (OM-brih-fyooj).