How to pronounce mugwumps
Say it like MUHG-wuhmps. Mugwumps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG).
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- MUHG
- wuhmps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugwumps 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.
- wuhmpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mugwumps
American and British speakers say mugwumps in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌɡwʌmps/ in the US and /ˈmʌɡwʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHG-wumps.
What does mugwumps mean?
- plural of mugwump How to pronounce mugwump
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mugwump How to pronounce mugwump
Questions about saying mugwumps
How do you pronounce mugwumps?
Say MUHG-wuhmps. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌɡwʌmps/. In British English it is /ˈmʌɡwʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugwumps?
Mugwumps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG). Broken into parts: MUHG · wuhmps.
Do Americans and Brits say mugwumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌɡwʌmps/ and the British form is /ˈmʌɡwʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.