How to pronounce Dumpster
Say it like DUHMP-ster. Dumpster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHMP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʌmpstɚ/DUHMP-ster
UK British/ˈdʌmpstɚ/DUHMP-ster
- DUHMP
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumpster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Dumpster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUHMP-ster.
What does Dumpster mean?
noun
- A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.
- To discard or dispose something, especially to throw into a dumpster.
- To humiliatingly destroy, utterly demolish (an opponent).
- Synonym of dumpster dive
Where does Dumpster come from?
Genericized brand name, from blend of dump + Dempster.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying Dumpster
How do you pronounce Dumpster?
Say DUHMP-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmpstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmpstɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dumpster?
Dumpster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHMP). Broken into parts: DUHMP · ster.
Is Dumpster 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 /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ (DUHMP-ster).