How to pronounce pumpy
Say it like PUHM-pee. Pumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM).
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- PUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pumpy
American and British speakers say pumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈpʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHM-pee.
What does pumpy mean?
- Intense on the forearms.“a pumpy climb”
- A pump action shotgun.
Words that rhyme with pumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pumpy.
Questions about saying pumpy
How do you pronounce pumpy?
Say PUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumpy?
Pumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM). Broken into parts: PUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say pumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.