How to pronounce dumping
Say it like DUHM-ping. Dumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dumping
American and British speakers say dumping in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-ping.
What does dumping mean?
- selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Words that rhyme with dumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dumping.
Questions about saying dumping
How do you pronounce dumping?
Say DUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumping?
Dumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say dumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.