How to pronounce slumbering
Say it like SLUHM-buh-ring. Slumbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM).
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- SLUHM
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slumbering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slumbering
American and British speakers say slumbering in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHM-buh-ring.
What does slumbering mean?
- present participle and gerund of slumber How to pronounce slumber
- Temporarily inactive.“The slumbering giant that was China has finally awoken.”
- sleep
Words that rhyme with slumbering
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Questions about saying slumbering
How do you pronounce slumbering?
Say SLUHM-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slumbering?
Slumbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM). Broken into parts: SLUHM · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say slumbering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.