How to pronounce umbel
Say it like UHM-bul. Umbel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of umbel
American and British speakers say umbel in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmbəl/ in the US and /ˈʌmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-bul.
What does umbel mean?
- A flat-topped or rounded flower-cluster (= inflorescence) in which the individual flower stalks arise from the same point, the youngest flowers being at the center.
- The pileus of certain fungi.
Where does umbel come from?
Borrowed from Latin umbella (“umbrella”).
Words that rhyme with umbel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of umbel.
Questions about saying umbel
How do you pronounce umbel?
Say UHM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbel?
Umbel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say umbel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈʌmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.