How to pronounce plumbing
Say it like PLUHM-ing. Plumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plumbing
American and British speakers say plumbing in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-ing.
What does plumbing mean?
- utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
- the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)
- measuring the depths of the oceans
Words that rhyme with plumbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plumbing.
Questions about saying plumbing
How do you pronounce plumbing?
Say PLUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumbing?
Plumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say plumbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.