How to pronounce dumpy
Say it like DUHM-pee. Dumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dumpy
American and British speakers say dumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈdʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-pee.
What does dumpy mean?
- Short and thick; stout or stocky.
- Of or relating to a garbage dump; rubbishy.
- A short, stout person or animal, especially one of a breed of very short-legged chickens.
- A small bottle of beer.
Where does dumpy come from?
First attested in 1750; exact origin unknown.
Words that rhyme with dumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dumpy.
Questions about saying dumpy
How do you pronounce dumpy?
Say DUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumpy?
Dumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say dumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.