How to pronounce lumpen
Say it like LUHM-pun. Lumpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpen
American and British speakers say lumpen in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmpən/ in the US and /ˈlʌmpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-pun.
What does lumpen mean?
- Lump-like.
- Of or relating to social outcasts.
- Of or relating to the lumpenproletariat.
- Plebeian.
- A member of the lumpenproletariat.
Where does lumpen come from?
From lump + -en (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying lumpen
How do you pronounce lumpen?
Say LUHM-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmpən/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpen?
Lumpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmpən/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.