How to pronounce hmpf
Say it like HUHMF. Hmpf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHMF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hmpf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hmpf
American and British speakers say hmpf in essentially the same way: /həmf/ in the US and /həmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHMF.
What does hmpf mean?
- Alternative form of humph.
- Alternative form of humph.
Questions about saying hmpf
How do you pronounce hmpf?
Say HUHMF. The American pronunciation is /həmf/. In British English it is /həmf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hmpf?
Hmpf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHMF.
Do Americans and Brits say hmpf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həmf/ and the British form is /həmf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.