How to pronounce presumptuous
Say it like pruh-ZUHMP-choo-us. Presumptuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP).
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- pruh
- ZUHMP
- choo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presumptuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presumptuous
American and British speakers say presumptuous in essentially the same way: /prəˈzʌmptʃuəs/ in the US and /prəˈzʌmptʃuːəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-ZUHMP-choo-us.
What does presumptuous mean?
- Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding appropriate or rightful limits.
Where does presumptuous come from?
From Middle English presumptuous, borrowed from Old French presumpcieus, presumptieus, presumptuos and its etymon Medieval Latin praesūmptuōsus.
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Questions about saying presumptuous
How do you pronounce presumptuous?
Say pruh-ZUHMP-choo-us. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzʌmptʃuəs/. In British English it is /prəˈzʌmptʃuːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presumptuous?
Presumptuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP). Broken into parts: pruh · ZUHMP · choo · us.
Do Americans and Brits say presumptuous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈzʌmptʃuəs/ and the British form is /prəˈzʌmptʃuːəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.