How to pronounce lumpish
Say it like LUHM-pish. Lumpish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- pish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpish 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.
- pishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpish
American and British speakers say lumpish in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-pish.
What does lumpish mean?
- Having an ill-defined or rough form or shape like a lump; lumplike.
- Awkward and ungainly in appearance or movement; clumsy, inelegant.
- Dull and slow in acting, thinking, etc.; without energy; cloddish, lethargic, slow-witted, sluggish.
Questions about saying lumpish
How do you pronounce lumpish?
Say LUHM-pish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpish?
Lumpish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · pish.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.