How to pronounce bumps
Say it like BUHMPS. Bumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bumps
American and British speakers say bumps in essentially the same way: /bʌmps/ in the US and /bʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHMPS.
What does bumps mean?
- plural of bump How to pronounce bump
- The ritual tossing of someone into the air to celebrate their birthday.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bump How to pronounce bump
Words that rhyme with bumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bumps.
Questions about saying bumps
How do you pronounce bumps?
Say BUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /bʌmps/. In British English it is /bʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumps?
Bumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say bumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌmps/ and the British form is /bʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.