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