How many syllables in "cumbersome"?

"cumbersome" has 3 음절 (cum - ber - some).

How to divide "cumbersome"?

"cumbersome" divides into 3 parts: cum · ber · some.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cum... ber... some) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"cumbersome": 3 음절.

음절:cum·ber·some

제1강세

CUM-ber-some(cum · ber · some)● ○ ○

Stress in "cumbersome" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌmbərsəm⁄

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IPAˈkʌmbərsəm

음절cum·ber·some

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How many syllables in "cumbersome"?: "cumbersome" has 3 음절 (cum - ber - some).
How to divide "cumbersome"?: "cumbersome" divides into 3 parts: cum · ber · some.
Where is the stress in "cumbersome"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cumbersome"?: Say each syllable slowly (cum... ber... some) and listen on SayItVid.