How to pronounce pumped
Say it like PUHMPT. Pumped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pumped
American and British speakers say pumped in essentially the same way: /pʌmpt/ in the US and /pʌmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHMPT.
What does pumped mean?
- tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline“we were really pumped up for the race”“he was so pumped he couldn't sleep”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pumped
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Questions about saying pumped
How do you pronounce pumped?
Say PUHMPT. The American pronunciation is /pʌmpt/. In British English it is /pʌmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumped?
Pumped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say pumped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌmpt/ and the British form is /pʌmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.