How to Pronounce Umbra

To pronounce "umbra", say UMBR-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʌmbɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈʌmbɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “umbra”

"umbra" has 2 syllables: umbr-a. It rhymes with penumbra and lumbra, if that helps it stick.

What does umbra mean?

noun

  1. The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.
  2. The central region of a sunspot.

Words that rhyme with umbra

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

penumbralumbra

Related words

shadowpenumbraantumbraunderlightingundertoneundereyeunderlightsubfovea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "umbra"?▾

"Umbra" has 2 syllables: umbr · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "umbra"?▾

The IPA transcription of "umbra" is /ˈʌmbɹə/.

What does "umbra" mean?▾

Umbra: The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.

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