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