How to pronounce lumping
Say it like LUHM-ping. Lumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
- LUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lumping
American and British speakers say lumping in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-ping.
What does lumping mean?
- Bulky; heavy.“a lumping great thing”
- gerund of lump: the act or result of lumping things together. How to pronounce lump
- present participle and gerund of lump How to pronounce lump
Where does lumping come from?
From lump + -ing.
Words that rhyme with lumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumping.
Questions about saying lumping
How do you pronounce lumping?
Say LUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumping?
Lumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say lumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.