How Do You Spell SUMBE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌmb] (IPA)

The word "sumbe" is an unusual word that may require some explanation. In terms of spelling, it can be broken down into four sounds: /s/ /ʌ/ /m/ /b/. The first sound, /s/, is a voiceless alveolar sibilant. The second sound, /ʌ/, is a mid-central vowel. The third sound, /m/, is a voiced bilabial nasal. The final sound, /b/, is a voiced bilabial stop. Together, these four sounds create the unique spelling of the word "sumbe".