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How to pronounce dumper

Say it like DUHM-per. Dumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).

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US American/ˈdʌmpɚ/DUHM-per
UK British/ˈdʌmpə/DUHM-puh
  • DUHM
  • per
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dumper pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of dumper

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: DUHM-puh.

What does dumper mean?

noun
  1. A small vehicle often used to carry loads and material around, often on building sites; a dumpcart.
  2. A dropper of refuse, particularly not in landfill or recycling sites.
  3. One who dumps a boyfriend or girlfriend; the one of a romantic couple who terminates the relationship.

Where does dumper come from?

From dump + -er.

Similar and opposite words

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Words that rhyme with dumper

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Questions about saying dumper

How do you pronounce dumper?

Say DUHM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dumper?

Dumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · per.

Is dumper pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʌmpə/ (DUHM-puh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).