How to pronounce pumpings
Say it like PUHM-pingz. Pumpings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM).
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- PUHM
- pingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumpings 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.
- pingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pumpings
American and British speakers say pumpings in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌmpɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈpʌmpɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHM-pingz.
What does pumpings mean?
- plural of pumping How to pronounce pumping
Questions about saying pumpings
How do you pronounce pumpings?
Say PUHM-pingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌmpɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌmpɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumpings?
Pumpings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM). Broken into parts: PUHM · pingz.
Do Americans and Brits say pumpings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌmpɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌmpɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.