How to pronounce frumpish
Say it like FRUHM-pish. Frumpish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHM).
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- FRUHM
- pish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frumpish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frumpish
American and British speakers say frumpish in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHM-pish.
What does frumpish mean?
- Poorly dressed; wearing drab, lifeless, ill-fitting clothing, or being clothing of this kind.
- Bad-tempered.
Where does frumpish come from?
From frump + -ish.
Questions about saying frumpish
How do you pronounce frumpish?
Say FRUHM-pish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frumpish?
Frumpish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHM). Broken into parts: FRUHM · pish.
Do Americans and Brits say frumpish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌmpɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.