How many syllables in "cumber"?

"cumber" has 2 lettergrepen (cum - ber).

How to divide "cumber"?

"cumber" divides into 2 parts: cum · ber.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"cumber": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cum·ber

Hoofdklemtoon

CUM-ber(cum · ber)● ○

Stress in "cumber" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌm.bər⁄

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IPAˈkʌm.bər

Lettergrepencum·ber

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How many syllables in "cumber"?: "cumber" has 2 lettergrepen (cum - ber).
How to divide "cumber"?: "cumber" divides into 2 parts: cum · ber.
Where is the stress in "cumber"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cumber"?: Say each syllable slowly (cum... ber) and listen on SayItVid.