How to Pronounce Cumbering

To pronounce "cumbering", say CUMB-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CUMB-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “cumbering”

"cumbering" has 3 syllables: cumb-er-ing. It rhymes with lumbering and slumbering, if that helps it stick.

What does cumbering mean?

verb

  1. To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.

Synonyms

encumber

Words that rhyme with cumbering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lumberingslumberinglimberingnumberingtimberingoutnumbering

Related words

encumberrestrainconstrainlumberingcrawlingencumberinglurchingtrundling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cumbering"?▾

"Cumbering" has 3 syllables: cumb · er · ing.

What does "cumbering" mean?▾

Cumbering: To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.

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