How to pronounce flump
Say it like FLUHMP. Flump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of flump
American and British speakers say flump in essentially the same way: /flʌmp/ in the US and /flʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHMP.
What does flump mean?
- A sound of something moving or falling heavily, or with a dull sound.
- An instance of the dull sound so produced.
- A type of large marshmallow.
- A fat out-of-shape person.
- To move or fall heavily, or with a dull sound.
- To drop something heavily or with a dull sound.
Where does flump come from?
Onomatopoeic. Compare plunk.
Words that rhyme with flump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flump.
Questions about saying flump
How do you pronounce flump?
Say FLUHMP. The American pronunciation is /flʌmp/. In British English it is /flʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flump?
Flump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say flump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flʌmp/ and the British form is /flʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.