How to pronounce bumptious
Say it like BUHMP-shus. Bumptious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHMP).
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- BUHMP
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumptious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bumptious
American and British speakers say bumptious in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmpʃəs/ in the US and /ˈbʌmpʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHMP-shus.
What does bumptious mean?
- Obtrusively pushy; self-important; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme.
Where does bumptious come from?
Probably from bump, on the pattern of words like fractious or presumptious.
Questions about saying bumptious
How do you pronounce bumptious?
Say BUHMP-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmpʃəs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmpʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumptious?
Bumptious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHMP). Broken into parts: BUHMP · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say bumptious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmpʃəs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmpʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.