How to pronounce lumpia
Say it like LOOM-pee-uh. Lumpia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOM).
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- LOOM
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpia
American and British speakers say lumpia in essentially the same way: /ˈlumpiə/ in the US and /ˈluːmpiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOM-pee-uh.
What does lumpia mean?
- A kind of spring roll.
Questions about saying lumpia
How do you pronounce lumpia?
Say LOOM-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumpiə/. In British English it is /ˈluːmpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpia?
Lumpia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOM). Broken into parts: LOOM · pee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlumpiə/ and the British form is /ˈluːmpiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.