How to pronounce bumpings
Say it like BUHM-pingz. Bumpings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- pingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumpings 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.
- pingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bumpings
American and British speakers say bumpings in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmpɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈbʌmpɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-pingz.
What does bumpings mean?
- plural of bumping How to pronounce bumping
Questions about saying bumpings
How do you pronounce bumpings?
Say BUHM-pingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmpɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmpɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumpings?
Bumpings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · pingz.
Do Americans and Brits say bumpings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmpɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmpɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.