How do you pronounce "lumber"?

In American English: /ˈlʌmbɝ/ (LUHMB-ur). In British English: /lˈɐmbə/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌmbɝ/ (LUHMB-ur). In Australian English: /lˈʌmbə/ (L-uhmb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌmbɝ/ (LUHMB-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɐmbə/ (L).

How to Pronounce "lumber"

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lumber

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/ˈlʌmbɝ/

LUHMB-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lʌmblum·ɝber

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