How to pronounce bumper
Say it like BUHM-per. Bumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bumper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHM-puh.
What does bumper mean?
- a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)“we quaffed a bumper of ale”
- a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
Where does bumper come from?
From bump + -er.
Words that rhyme with bumper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bumper.
Questions about saying bumper
How do you pronounce bumper?
Say BUHM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumper?
Bumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · per.
Is bumper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌmpə/ (BUHM-puh).