How to pronounce lumper
Say it like LUHM-per. Lumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lumper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHM-puh.
What does lumper mean?
- An extra laborer hired to assist in the loading or unloading of a truck or a ship.
- A scientist in one of various fields who prefers to keep categories such as species or dialects together in larger groups.
Where does lumper come from?
From lump + -er.
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Words that rhyme with lumper
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Questions about saying lumper
How do you pronounce lumper?
Say LUHM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumper?
Lumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · per.
Is lumper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlʌmpə/ (LUHM-puh).