How to pronounce umbo
Say it like UHM-boh. Umbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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US American/ˈʌmboʊ/UHM-boh
UK British/ˈʌmbəʊ/UHM-boh
- UHM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of umbo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHM-boh.
What does umbo mean?
noun
- An inward projection of the tympanic membrane of the ear.
- One of the lateral prominences just above the hinge of a bivalve shell.
- A bump or protrusion on the cap of a mushroom or toadstool.
Where does umbo come from?
Borrowed from Latin umbō (“a shield boss”).
Questions about saying umbo
How do you pronounce umbo?
Say UHM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbo?
Umbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · boh.
Is umbo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʌmbəʊ/ (UHM-boh).