How to pronounce dumptruck
Say it like DUHMP-truhk. Dumptruck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHMP).
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- DUHMP
- truhk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumptruck 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.
- truhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dumptruck
American and British speakers say dumptruck in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmpˌtrʌk/ in the US and /ˈdʌmpˌtrʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHMP-truhk.
What does dumptruck mean?
- Alternative form of dump truck.
Questions about saying dumptruck
How do you pronounce dumptruck?
Say DUHMP-truhk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmpˌtrʌk/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmpˌtrʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumptruck?
Dumptruck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHMP). Broken into parts: DUHMP · truhk.
Do Americans and Brits say dumptruck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmpˌtrʌk/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmpˌtrʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.