How to Pronounce Slumbers

To pronounce "slumbers", say SLUMB-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SLUMB-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “slumbers”

"slumbers" has 2 syllables: slumb-ers. It rhymes with lumbers and numbers, if that helps it stick.

What does slumbers mean?

noun

  1. A very light state of sleep, almost awake.
  2. A state of ignorance or inaction.

verb

  1. To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.
  2. To be inactive or negligent.

Words that rhyme with slumbers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lumbersnumbersoutnumberscumbers

Related words

sleepkipcradledslumberoussleepingsleepssnoozingsleepy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slumbers"?▾

"Slumbers" has 2 syllables: slumb · ers.

What does "slumbers" mean?▾

Slumbers: A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

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