How to pronounce grump
Say it like GRUHMP. Grump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grump
American and British speakers say grump in essentially the same way: /ɡrʌmp/ in the US and /ɡrʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHMP.
What does grump mean?
- A habitually grumpy or complaining person.
- A grumpy mood.
- To complain.
- To be grumpy.
Where does grump come from?
Uncertain. Possibly altered from grum, see there for more.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with grump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grump.
Questions about saying grump
How do you pronounce grump?
Say GRUHMP. The American pronunciation is /ɡrʌmp/. In British English it is /ɡrʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grump?
Grump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say grump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrʌmp/ and the British form is /ɡrʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.