How to pronounce clump
Say it like KLUHMP. Clump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of clump
American and British speakers say clump in essentially the same way: /klʌmp/ in the US and /klʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHMP.
What does clump mean?
- A cluster or lump; an unshaped piece or mass.
- A thick group or bunch, especially of bushes or hair.
- A small group of trees or other plants growing together.
- To form clusters or lumps.
- To gather in dense groups.
- To walk with heavy footfalls.
Where does clump come from?
Cognates include Danish klump (probably from Low German as well).
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Words that rhyme with clump
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Questions about saying clump
How do you pronounce clump?
Say KLUHMP. The American pronunciation is /klʌmp/. In British English it is /klʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clump?
Clump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say clump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌmp/ and the British form is /klʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.