How to pronounce umbrage
Say it like UHM-brij. Umbrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- brij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbrage 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.
- brijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of umbrage
American and British speakers say umbrage in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-brij.
What does umbrage mean?
- A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.
- A feeling of doubt.
- Leaves that provide shade, as the foliage of trees.
- To displease or cause offense.
- To shade.
Where does umbrage come from?
From Middle French ombrage (“umbrage”), from Old French ombrage, from Latin umbrāticus (“in the shade”), from umbra (“shadow, shade”).
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Questions about saying umbrage
How do you pronounce umbrage?
Say UHM-brij. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbrage?
Umbrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · brij.
Do Americans and Brits say umbrage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.