How to pronounce Umbria
Say it like UHM-bree-uh. Umbria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- bree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbria 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.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Umbria
American and British speakers say Umbria in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmbriə/ in the US and /ˈʌmbriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-bree-uh.
What does Umbria mean?
- An administrative region in central Italy.
Where does Umbria come from?
Via Italian, from Umbri, ancient Italic tribe inhabiting the region.
Questions about saying Umbria
How do you pronounce Umbria?
Say UHM-bree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmbriə/. In British English it is /ˈʌmbriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Umbria?
Umbria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · bree · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Umbria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmbriə/ and the British form is /ˈʌmbriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.