To pronounce "cumbent", say CUMB-ent — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cumbent
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CUMB-ent
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"cumbent" has 2 syllables: cumb-ent. It rhymes with incumbent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cumbent" has 2 syllables: cumb · ent.
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