How to Pronounce Umber

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈʌmbə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “umber”

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

What does umber mean?

noun

  1. A brown clay, somewhat darker than ochre, which contains iron and manganese oxides.
  2. A grayling.

verb

  1. To give a reddish-brown colour to.

adjective

  1. Of a reddish brown colour, like that of the pigment.

Words that rhyme with umber

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lumberslumberencumbernumbercumberoutnumber

Related words

coffeechocolatecoloredchromaticbrownishultramarineumbreochre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "umber"?▾

"Umber" has 2 syllables: umb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "umber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "umber" is /ˈʌmbə/.

What does "umber" mean?▾

Umber: A brown clay, somewhat darker than ochre, which contains iron and manganese oxides.

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