How to pronounce frumpy
Say it like FRUHM-pee. Frumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHM).
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- FRUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frumpy
American and British speakers say frumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈfrʌmpɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHM-pih.
What does frumpy mean?
- Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.“She came to the door in a frumpy housedress and bedroom slippers.”
- Bad-tempered.
Where does frumpy come from?
Either from frump or from Middle English frumple + -y.
Words that rhyme with frumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frumpy.
Questions about saying frumpy
How do you pronounce frumpy?
Say FRUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌmpɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frumpy?
Frumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHM). Broken into parts: FRUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say frumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌmpɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.