How to pronounce gump
Say it like GUHMP. Gump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gump
American and British speakers say gump in essentially the same way: /ɡʌmp/ in the US and /ɡʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHMP.
What does gump mean?
- A foolish person.
- A weak or soft person.
Where does gump come from?
Perhaps related to gumption.
Words that rhyme with gump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gump.
Questions about saying gump
How do you pronounce gump?
Say GUHMP. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌmp/. In British English it is /ɡʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gump?
Gump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say gump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌmp/ and the British form is /ɡʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.