How to pronounce pumpking
Say it like PUHMP-king. Pumpking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHMP).
- PUHMP
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumpking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pumpking
American and British speakers say pumpking in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌmpˌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌmpkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHMP-king.
What does pumpking mean?
- A Perl user working on shared source code who has been temporarily designated as the only person who is allowed to make changes.
Where does pumpking come from?
Blend of pumpkin + king, anecdotally from the use of a stuffed pumpkin toy that was handed between employees as a token of permission to make changes, ensuring that only one person could make changes at any particular time.
Questions about saying pumpking
How do you pronounce pumpking?
Say PUHMP-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌmpˌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌmpkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumpking?
Pumpking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHMP). Broken into parts: PUHMP · king.
Do Americans and Brits say pumpking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌmpˌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌmpkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.