How to pronounce chumpish
Say it like CHUHM-pish. Chumpish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM).
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- CHUHM
- pish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chumpish 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.
- pishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chumpish
American and British speakers say chumpish in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌmpɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌmpɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHM-pish.
What does chumpish mean?
- Like a chump; foolish and incompetent.
Where does chumpish come from?
From chump + -ish.
Questions about saying chumpish
How do you pronounce chumpish?
Say CHUHM-pish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌmpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌmpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chumpish?
Chumpish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM). Broken into parts: CHUHM · pish.
Do Americans and Brits say chumpish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌmpɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌmpɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.