How to pronounce hmph
Say it like HUHMF. Hmph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHMF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hmph 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 hmph
American and British speakers say hmph in essentially the same way: /həmf/ in the US and /həmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHMF.
What does hmph mean?
- Alternative form of humph.“"Don't blame me. It's your fault." "Hmph!"”
- Alternative form of humph.
Questions about saying hmph
How do you pronounce hmph?
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 hmph?
Hmph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHMF.
Do Americans and Brits say hmph 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.