plumber

/ˈplʌmər/

Syllables plumb·er

Stress PLUMB-er

Phonics Breakdown

plumb

/plʌm/

silent letter

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a person who installs and repairs water pipes and bathrooms

Sound Reference

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plumb=/plʌm/(plum) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe quickly.