How to Pronounce Plumber

To pronounce "plumber", say PLUMB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplʌmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈplʌmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plumber”

"plumber" has 2 syllables: plumb-er. It rhymes with hummer and comer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: plummer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does plumber mean?

noun

  1. One who works in or with lead.
  2. One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.

Words that rhyme with plumber

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hummercomermummersommergummerscrimerslummerbummerrummerdumberstrummerdrummer

Related words

plumbingplumerpipelayerpipeworkerpipe-layerpipelinerplungerpipefitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plumber"?▾

"Plumber" has 2 syllables: plumb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "plumber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plumber" is /ˈplʌmə/.

What does "plumber" mean?▾

Plumber: One who works in or with lead.

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