How to pronounce frumple
Say it like FRUHM-pul. Frumple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHM).
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- FRUHM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frumple 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frumple
American and British speakers say frumple in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌmpəl/ in the US and /ˈfrʌmpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHM-pul.
What does frumple mean?
- To wrinkle; crumple; ruffle; disorder.
- A wrinkle.
Where does frumple come from?
From Middle English frumplen, cognate with Dutch frommelen (“to wrinkle”).
Words that rhyme with frumple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frumple.
Questions about saying frumple
How do you pronounce frumple?
Say FRUHM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frumple?
Frumple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHM). Broken into parts: FRUHM · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say frumple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌmpəl/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌmpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.