How to pronounce umbrae
Say it like UHM-bree. Umbrae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- bree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbrae 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.
- breeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of umbrae
American and British speakers say umbrae in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmˌbri/ in the US and /ˈʌmbriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-bree.
What does umbrae mean?
- plural of umbra How to pronounce umbra
Questions about saying umbrae
How do you pronounce umbrae?
Say UHM-bree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmˌbri/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbrae?
Umbrae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · bree.
Do Americans and Brits say umbrae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmˌbri/ and the British form is /ˈʌmbriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.