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How to pronounce plumber
/ˈplʌmə/ British English
PLUM·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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PLUM·ber
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PLUM·ə
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The b is silent: PLUM-ə.
In a sentence
We need a plumber. The sink is leaking.
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Questions
How do you pronounce plumber?
In British English, plumber is pronounced /ˈplʌmə/. Say it like this: PLUM-ə. The b is silent: PLUM-ə.
How many syllables are in plumber?
When you say it, plumber has 2 syllables: PLUM-ə. The strong beat is the first one, PLUM.
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