How to pronounce plumbous
Say it like PLUHM-bus. Plumbous 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 plumbous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLUHM
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumbous 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plumbous
American and British speakers say plumbous in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmbəs/ in the US and /ˈplʌmbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-bus.
What does plumbous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing lead.
- Of or pertaining to compounds with lower valence forms of lead.
Where does plumbous come from?
From plumb- + -ous, from Latin plumbōsus (“of or related to lead”), from plumbum (“lead”) + -ōsus (“-ous: forming adjectives”).
Questions about saying plumbous
How do you pronounce plumbous?
Say PLUHM-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmbəs/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumbous?
Plumbous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say plumbous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmbəs/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.