How to pronounce plumped
Say it like PLUHMPT. Plumped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plumped
American and British speakers say plumped in essentially the same way: /plʌmpt/ in the US and /plʌmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHMPT.
What does plumped mean?
- simple past and past participle of plump How to pronounce plump
Words that rhyme with plumped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plumped.
Questions about saying plumped
How do you pronounce plumped?
Say PLUHMPT. The American pronunciation is /plʌmpt/. In British English it is /plʌmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumped?
Plumped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say plumped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌmpt/ and the British form is /plʌmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.