How to Pronounce Lumber

To pronounce "lumber", say LUMB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlʌm.bə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlʌm.bə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lumber”

"lumber" has 2 syllables: lumb-er. It rhymes with umber and slumber, if that helps it stick.

What does lumber mean?

noun

  1. Old furniture or other items that take up room, or are stored away.
  2. Useless or cumbrous material.

verb

  1. To move clumsily and heavily; to move slowly.
  2. (with with) To load down with things, to fill, to encumber, to impose an unwanted burden on

    “I got lumbered with that boring woman all afternoon.”

Synonyms

timberwood

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Words that rhyme with lumber

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umberslumberencumbernumbercumberoutnumber

Related words

poundtimberlogbatfurniturebackrestpropwoodworking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lumber"?▾

"Lumber" has 2 syllables: lumb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "lumber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lumber" is /ˈlʌm.bə/.

What does "lumber" mean?▾

Lumber: Old furniture or other items that take up room, or are stored away.

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