How to pronounce pumps
Say it like PUHMPS. Pumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pumps
American and British speakers say pumps in essentially the same way: /pʌmps/ in the US and /pʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHMPS.
What does pumps mean?
- plural of pump How to pronounce pump
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pump How to pronounce pump
Words that rhyme with pumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pumps.
Questions about saying pumps
How do you pronounce pumps?
Say PUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /pʌmps/. In British English it is /pʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumps?
Pumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say pumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌmps/ and the British form is /pʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.