How to pronounce unencumber
Say it like uhn-en-KUHM-ber. Unencumber has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHM).
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- uhn
- en
- KUHM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unencumber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unencumber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-en-KUHM-buh.
What does unencumber mean?
- To free from incumbrance.
- To remove a burden, load or charge from.
Where does unencumber come from?
From un- + encumber.
Words that rhyme with unencumber
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Questions about saying unencumber
How do you pronounce unencumber?
Say uhn-en-KUHM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɛnˈkʌmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɛnˈkʌmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unencumber?
Unencumber has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uhn · en · KUHM · ber.
Is unencumber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnɛnˈkʌmbə/ (uhn-en-KUHM-buh).