How to pronounce tumular
Say it like TYOO-myuu-ler. Tumular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- myuu
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tumular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYOO-myuu-luh.
What does tumular mean?
- of, pertaining to, or shaped like a tumulus (heap or hillock).
Where does tumular come from?
From Latin tumulus (“a mound”): compare French tumulaire.
Questions about saying tumular
How do you pronounce tumular?
Say TYOO-myuu-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjumjʊlər/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumular?
Tumular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · myuu · ler.
Is tumular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtjuːmjʊlə/ (TYOO-myuu-luh).