To pronounce "cumbrous", say CUMBR-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌmbɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkʌmbɹəs/
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"cumbrous" has 2 syllables: cumbr-ous. It rhymes with slumbrous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cumbrous" has 2 syllables: cumbr · ous.
The IPA transcription of "cumbrous" is /ˈkʌmbɹəs/.
Cumbrous: Unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome.
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