How to pronounce humped
Say it like HUHMPT. Humped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of humped
American and British speakers say humped in essentially the same way: /hʌmpt/ in the US and /hʌmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHMPT.
What does humped mean?
- past participle of hump How to pronounce hump
- Having a hump or humps, or, in combination, a hump or humps of the specified number or type.
Words that rhyme with humped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of humped.
Questions about saying humped
How do you pronounce humped?
Say HUHMPT. The American pronunciation is /hʌmpt/. In British English it is /hʌmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humped?
Humped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say humped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌmpt/ and the British form is /hʌmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.