How to pronounce lumpily
Say it like LUHM-pih-lee. Lumpily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- pih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpily 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpily
American and British speakers say lumpily in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmpɪli/ in the US and /ˈlʌmpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-pih-lee.
What does lumpily mean?
- In a lumpy manner, with lumps.
- Like a lump; awkwardly, heavily, ponderously.
Where does lumpily come from?
From lumpy + -ly.
Questions about saying lumpily
How do you pronounce lumpily?
Say LUHM-pih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpily?
Lumpily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · pih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.