How to pronounce pumping
Say it like PUHM-ping. Pumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM).
- PUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pumping
American and British speakers say pumping in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHM-ping.
What does pumping mean?
- present participle and gerund of pump How to pronounce pump
- The act by which something is pumped.
- The act of injecting silicone into the body to try to achieve a fuller or curvier look.
Words that rhyme with pumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pumping.
Questions about saying pumping
How do you pronounce pumping?
Say PUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumping?
Pumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM). Broken into parts: PUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say pumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.