How to pronounce plumper
Say it like PLUHM-per. Plumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plumper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLUHM-puh.
What does plumper mean?
- comparative form of plump: more plump How to pronounce plump
- One who plumps or swells out something else.
- That which plumps or swells out something else.
- A small ball or pad carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks.
Where does plumper come from?
From plump + -er.
Words that rhyme with plumper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plumper.
Questions about saying plumper
How do you pronounce plumper?
Say PLUHM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumper?
Plumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · per.
Is plumper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplʌmpə/ (PLUHM-puh).