How to Pronounce Accumbent

To pronounce "accumbent", say ACC-umb-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkʌm.bənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ə.ˈkʌm.bənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accumbent”

"accumbent" has 3 syllables: acc-umb-ent.

What does accumbent mean?

noun

  1. One who rests in an accumbent position, especially at table.

adjective

  1. Leaning or reclining, as the ancients did at their meals.
  2. Lying against anything, as one part of a leaf against another leaf

Related words

recliningdecumbentrecumbentunerectincumbentsedentarysuccumbentenclin'd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accumbent"?▾

"Accumbent" has 3 syllables: acc · umb · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "accumbent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accumbent" is /ə.ˈkʌm.bənt/.

What does "accumbent" mean?▾

Accumbent: One who rests in an accumbent position, especially at table.

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