How to pronounce plumbic
Say it like PLUHM-bik. Plumbic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plumbic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLUHM
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumbic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plumbic
American and British speakers say plumbic in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmbɪk/ in the US and /ˈplʌmbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-bik.
What does plumbic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing lead.
- Of or pertaining to compounds with higher valence forms of lead.
Where does plumbic come from?
From Latin plumbum (“lead”) + -ic, originally in calques of French plombique, from plomb (“lead”) + -ique (“-ic”).
Questions about saying plumbic
How do you pronounce plumbic?
Say PLUHM-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmbɪk/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumbic?
Plumbic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say plumbic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmbɪk/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.