How to pronounce dumps
Say it like DUHMPS. Dumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dumps
American and British speakers say dumps in essentially the same way: /dʌmps/ in the US and /dʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHMPS.
What does dumps mean?
- plural of dump How to pronounce dump
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dump How to pronounce dump
Words that rhyme with dumps
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Questions about saying dumps
How do you pronounce dumps?
Say DUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /dʌmps/. In British English it is /dʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumps?
Dumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say dumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌmps/ and the British form is /dʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.