How to pronounce mugwump
Say it like MUHG-wuhmp. Mugwump has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG).
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- MUHG
- wuhmp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugwump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wuhmpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mugwump
American and British speakers say mugwump in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌɡwʌmp/ in the US and /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHG-wump.
What does mugwump mean?
- A (male) leader; an important (male) person.
- A person who purports to stay aloof from party politics.
- One who switches from supporting one political party to another, especially for personal benefit.
- To behave like a mugwump.
- To purport to stay aloof and independent, especially from party politics.
Where does mugwump come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Questions about saying mugwump
How do you pronounce mugwump?
Say MUHG-wuhmp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌɡwʌmp/. In British English it is /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugwump?
Mugwump has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG). Broken into parts: MUHG · wuhmp.
Do Americans and Brits say mugwump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌɡwʌmp/ and the British form is /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.