How to pronounce lumpy
Say it like LUHM-pee. Lumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpy
American and British speakers say lumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈlʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-pee.
What does lumpy mean?
- Full of lumps, not smooth, uneven.“I don't know which was worse, the lumpy soup or the lumpy bed.”
- Of a water surface: covered in many small waves as a result of wind; choppy.
Where does lumpy come from?
From lump + -y.
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Words that rhyme with lumpy
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Questions about saying lumpy
How do you pronounce lumpy?
Say LUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpy?
Lumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.