How to pronounce galumph
Say it like guh-LUHMF. Galumph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHMF).
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- guh
- LUHMF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galumph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHMFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of galumph
American and British speakers say galumph in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlʌmf/ in the US and /ɡəˈlʌmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LUHMF.
What does galumph mean?
- To move heavily and clumsily, or with a sense of prancing and triumph.
- (of a seal) To move across land by undulating the body.
Where does galumph come from?
Back-formation from galumphing in Lewis Carroll's “Jabberwocky”.
Questions about saying galumph
How do you pronounce galumph?
Say guh-LUHMF. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlʌmf/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlʌmf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galumph?
Galumph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHMF). Broken into parts: guh · LUHMF.
Do Americans and Brits say galumph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlʌmf/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlʌmf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.