How to pronounce bumpers
Say it like BUHM-perz. Bumpers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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US American/ˈbʌmpɚz/BUHM-perz
UK British/ˈbʌmpəz/BUHM-puz
- BUHM
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumpers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bumpers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHM-puz.
What does bumpers mean?
noun
- plural of bumper How to pronounce bumper
Questions about saying bumpers
How do you pronounce bumpers?
Say BUHM-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumpers?
Bumpers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · perz.
Is bumpers 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 /ˈbʌmpəz/ (BUHM-puz).