How to pronounce dump
Say it like DUHMP. Dump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dump
American and British speakers say dump in essentially the same way: /dʌmp/ in the US and /dʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHMP.
What does dump mean?
- A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.“a toxic waste dump”
- A car or boat for dumping refuse, etc.
- That which is dumped, especially in a chaotic way; a mess.
- To release, especially in large quantities and chaotic manner.
- To discard; to get rid of something one no longer wants.
- To sell below cost or very cheaply; to engage in dumping.
- A deep hole in a river bed; a pool.
Where does dump come from?
From Middle English dumpen, dompen, probably from Old Norse dumpa (“to thump”) (whence Danish dumpe (“to fall suddenly”)), of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of falling, similar to thump.
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Words that rhyme with dump
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Questions about saying dump
How do you pronounce dump?
Say DUHMP. The American pronunciation is /dʌmp/. In British English it is /dʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dump?
Dump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say dump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌmp/ and the British form is /dʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.