How to pronounce chumpy
Say it like CHUHM-pee. Chumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM).
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- CHUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chumpy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of chumpy
American and British speakers say chumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHM-pee.
What does chumpy mean?
- Short and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favorable dimensions.
- Blockheaded; dim-witted.
- Like a chump; annoying.
Where does chumpy come from?
From chump + -y.
Words that rhyme with chumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chumpy.
Questions about saying chumpy
How do you pronounce chumpy?
Say CHUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chumpy?
Chumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM). Broken into parts: CHUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say chumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.