How to pronounce oomph
Say it like OOMF. Oomph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oomph. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OOMF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oomph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOMFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of oomph
American and British speakers say oomph in essentially the same way: /umf/ in the US and /ʊmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: UUMF.
What does oomph mean?
- Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.“Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job.”
- Sex appeal.
- A bassy grunting or thudding sound.
- To produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound.
Where does oomph come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying oomph
How do you pronounce oomph?
Say OOMF. The American pronunciation is /umf/. In British English it is /ʊmf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oomph?
Oomph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OOMF.
Do Americans and Brits say oomph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /umf/ and the British form is /ʊmf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.