How to pronounce clumps
Say it like KLUHMPS. Clumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of clumps
American and British speakers say clumps in essentially the same way: /klʌmps/ in the US and /klʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHMPS.
What does clumps mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clump How to pronounce clump
- plural of clump How to pronounce clump
- A game in which questions are asked for the purpose of enabling the questioners to discover a word or thing previously selected by two persons who answer the questions.
Where does clumps come from?
The game of asking questions is so called because the players take sides in two "clumps" or groups.
Words that rhyme with clumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clumps.
Questions about saying clumps
How do you pronounce clumps?
Say KLUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /klʌmps/. In British English it is /klʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clumps?
Clumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say clumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌmps/ and the British form is /klʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.