How to pronounce mumpy
Say it like MUHM-pee. Mumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mumpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHMSay 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 mumpy
American and British speakers say mumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈmʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-pee.
What does mumpy mean?
- Suffering from mumps.
- Swelling; resembling mumps.
Where does mumpy come from?
From mumps + -y.
Words that rhyme with mumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mumpy.
Questions about saying mumpy
How do you pronounce mumpy?
Say MUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mumpy?
Mumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say mumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈmʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.