How to pronounce umbral
Say it like UHM-brul. Umbral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- brul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbral 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.
- brulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of umbral
American and British speakers say umbral in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmbrəl/ in the US and /ˈʌmbrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-brul.
What does umbral mean?
- Of or relating to an umbra.
- Of or relating to umbral calculus.
Questions about saying umbral
How do you pronounce umbral?
Say UHM-brul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmbrəl/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbral?
Umbral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · brul.
Do Americans and Brits say umbral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmbrəl/ and the British form is /ˈʌmbrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.