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