How do you pronounce "cumbersome"?

In American English: /ˈkʌmbɝsəm/ (KUHMB-urs-uhm). In British English: /kˈʌmbəsˌʌm/ (K-uhmb-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌmbɝsəm/ (KUHMB-urs-uhm). In Australian English: /kˈʌmbəsˌʌm/ (K-uhmb-uhs).

Is "cumbersome" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌmbɝsəm/ (KUHMB-urs-uhm), while in British English it's /kˈʌmbəsˌʌm/ (K-uhmb-uhs).

How to Pronounce "cumbersome"

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cumbersome

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/ˈkʌmbɝsəm/

KUHMB-urs-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

kʌmbcum·ɝsber·əmsome

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