How to pronounce grumpy
Say it like GRUHM-pee. Grumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM).
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- GRUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grumpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHMSay 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 grumpy
American and British speakers say grumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHM-pee.
What does grumpy mean?
- Dissatisfied and irritable.“The old man was grumpy because he couldn’t find his glasses.”
- A dissatisfied and irritable person.
Where does grumpy come from?
From grump + -y.
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Words that rhyme with grumpy
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Questions about saying grumpy
How do you pronounce grumpy?
Say GRUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grumpy?
Grumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM). Broken into parts: GRUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say grumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.