How to pronounce chumpier
Say it like CHUHM-pee-er. Chumpier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM).
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- CHUHM
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chumpier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHMSay 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chumpier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUHM-pee-uh.
What does chumpier mean?
- comparative form of chumpy: more chumpy How to pronounce chumpy
Questions about saying chumpier
How do you pronounce chumpier?
Say CHUHM-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌmpiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌmpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chumpier?
Chumpier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM). Broken into parts: CHUHM · pee · er.
Is chumpier 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 /ˈtʃʌmpiə/ (CHUHM-pee-uh).