How to pronounce plumpy
Say it like PLUHM-pee. Plumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plumpy
American and British speakers say plumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈplʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHM-pee.
What does plumpy mean?
- Plump; fat; sleek.
- A fat person or thing.
Where does plumpy come from?
From plump + -y.
Words that rhyme with plumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plumpy.
Questions about saying plumpy
How do you pronounce plumpy?
Say PLUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumpy?
Plumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say plumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈplʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.