How to pronounce umbra
Say it like UHM-bruh. Umbra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbra 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.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of umbra
American and British speakers say umbra in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmbrə/ in the US and /ˈʌmbrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-bruh.
What does umbra mean?
- The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.
- The area on the earth or moon experiencing the total phase of an eclipse.
- The central region of a sunspot.
Where does umbra come from?
Borrowed from Latin umbra (“shadow”).
Questions about saying umbra
How do you pronounce umbra?
Say UHM-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmbrə/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbra?
Umbra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · bruh.
Do Americans and Brits say umbra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmbrə/ and the British form is /ˈʌmbrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.