How Do You Spell SLUMBER?

Pronunciation: [slˈʌmbə] (IPA)

The word "slumber" is spelled with an "s" followed by a "l" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /s/. The next syllable is pronounced with the "uh" vowel sound, shown in IPA as /ʌ/. The following "m" and "b" sounds are also represented by their respective IPA symbols. The final syllable ends with the "er" sound, written as /ər/. The correct spelling of "slumber" is important for effective communication and understanding in written language.

SLUMBER Meaning and Definition

1. Slumber is a noun that refers to a state of peaceful and deep sleep. It is a period of rest in which the body and mind are temporarily inactive, allowing for rejuvenation and restoration of energy. During slumber, one's consciousness is in a dormant state, and external stimuli have minimal or no effect. It is characterized by a decreased level of bodily activity, reduced awareness of surroundings, and an overall relaxation of muscles.

   The term "slumber" can also be used as a verb, describing the action of entering into a state of sleep. It commonly implies a tranquil and undisturbed sleep, resulting in a refreshed and restored feeling upon waking. To slumber is to surrender oneself to the embrace of rest, often associated with a sense of tranquility and serenity.

   Slumber is an essential aspect of maintaining overall health and well-being. It is during this period that the body repairs and regenerates tissues, consolidates memories, and recharges for the challenges ahead. Adequate and restful slumber is crucial for cognitive function, emotional stability, and physical vitality.

   In literature and poetry, the term "slumber" is occasionally employed metaphorically to convey a state of inactivity, dormancy, or quietude, often suggestive of a temporary or peaceful respite from the demands of daily life.

2. • To sleep lightly; to doze; to be in a state of supineness of inactivity.

   • Light sleep; sleep not deep or sound.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SLUMBER *

• sumber 71.4285714%
• slumper 28.5714285%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SLUMBER

• samber
• lember
• summber
• sember
• stumber
• slamber
• nhumber
• lumbor
• slambed
• slamer
• stumbe
• aslumber
• slumbs
• stember
• slumbr
• slumbed
• slober
• slumb
• nyumber
• suummber
• clumbur
• scumbel
• slubberd
• slubbet
• skumber
• slumberr
• slember
• slumbes
• slumbrrer
• scumbr
• scumber
• slumur
• slusjer
• Scumbor
• Sleumberr
• slumde
• Slupber
• Slubbor
• Slauber
• Slumburd
• Skoumber
• Clumberz
• slumboru
• slumberro

Etymology of SLUMBER

The word "slumber" originates from the Middle English term "slumeren", which can be traced back to the Old English word "slūmrian". Both these terms have Germanic roots, with similarities to the Old High German word "slummern", meaning "to doze". Over time, the word "slumber" has retained its meaning, referring to a light, peaceful sleep or a state of tranquility.

Similar spelling words for SLUMBER

• slumbery,
• slumberous,
• slemp,
• slumbering,
• slumped,
• Slam-bang,
• slumbrous,
• slumberer,
• slump.

Plural form of SLUMBER is SLUMBERS

Conjugate verb Slumber

CONDITIONAL

I would slumber

you would slumber

he/she/it would slumber

we would slumber

they would slumber

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be slumbering

you would be slumbering

he/she/it would be slumbering

we would be slumbering

they would be slumbering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have slumber

you would have slumber

he/she/it would have slumber

we would have slumber

they would have slumber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been slumbering

you would have been slumbering

he/she/it would have been slumbering

we would have been slumbering

they would have been slumbering

FUTURE

I will slumber

you will slumber

he/she/it will slumber

we will slumber

they will slumber

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be slumbering

you will be slumbering

he/she/it will be slumbering

we will be slumbering

they will be slumbering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slumbered

you will have slumbered

he/she/it will have slumbered

we will have slumbered

they will have slumbered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been slumbering

you will have been slumbering

he/she/it will have been slumbering

we will have been slumbering

they will have been slumbering

IMPERATIVE

you slumber

we let´s slumber

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slumber

PAST

I slumbered

you slumbered

he/she/it slumbered

we slumbered

they slumbered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was slumbering

you were slumbering

he/she/it was slumbering

we were slumbering

they were slumbering

PAST PARTICIPLE

slumbered

PAST PERFECT

I had slumbered

you had slumbered

he/she/it had slumbered

we had slumbered

they had slumbered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been slumbering

you had been slumbering

he/she/it had been slumbering

we had been slumbering

they had been slumbering

PRESENT

I slumber

you slumber

he/she/it slumbers

we slumber

they slumber

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am slumbering

you are slumbering

he/she/it is slumbering

we are slumbering

they are slumbering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slumbering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slumbered

you have slumbered

he/she/it has slumbered

we have slumbered

they have slumbered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been slumbering

you have been slumbering

he/she/it has been slumbering

we have been slumbering

they have been slumbering

I would have slumbered

we would have slumbered

you would have slumbered

he/she/it would have slumbered

they would have slumbered