How to pronounce bumpy
Say it like BUHM-pee. Bumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bumpy
American and British speakers say bumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈbʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-pee.
What does bumpy mean?
- Rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements.“a bumpy ride”
- Covered with or full of bumps.“bumpy road”
Where does bumpy come from?
From bump + -y.
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Words that rhyme with bumpy
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Questions about saying bumpy
How do you pronounce bumpy?
Say BUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumpy?
Bumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say bumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.