How to pronounce mump
Say it like MUHMP. Mump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mump
American and British speakers say mump in essentially the same way: /mʌmp/ in the US and /mʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHMP.
What does mump mean?
- To mumble, speak unclearly.
- To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness.
- To beg, especially if using a repeated phrase.
Words that rhyme with mump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mump.
Questions about saying mump
How do you pronounce mump?
Say MUHMP. The American pronunciation is /mʌmp/. In British English it is /mʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mump?
Mump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say mump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌmp/ and the British form is /mʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.