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How to pronounce umbrella

noun A cover held above you to keep off rain.

Written sound guide

umBRELuh
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/3 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

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Give BREL the strongest beat

Make BREL the strongest beat. Keep b and r joined rather than adding a vowel.

01umLighter beat
02BRELStrongest beat
03uhLighter beat

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“I left my umbrella on the bus.”

Your turn

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  1. 1

    Say umbrella slowly. Give BREL the strongest beat.

  2. 2

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  3. 3

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What should I check?

Make BREL the strongest beat. Keep b and r joined rather than adding a vowel. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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