How to pronounce hump
Say it like HUHMP. Hump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hump
American and British speakers say hump in essentially the same way: /hʌmp/ in the US and /hʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHMP.
What does hump mean?
- A mound of earth.
- A speed bump or speed hump.
- A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
- To bend something into a hump.
- To carry (something), especially with some exertion.
- To exert oneself; to make an effort.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hump.
Questions about saying hump
How do you pronounce hump?
Say HUHMP. The American pronunciation is /hʌmp/. In British English it is /hʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hump?
Hump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say hump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌmp/ and the British form is /hʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.