How to pronounce romp
Say it like ROMP. Romp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of romp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROMP.
What does romp mean?
- An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
- A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
- A group of otters.
- To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.“sport (formal)”
- (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.“If I romp down on the gas, it'll do sixty in six seconds.”
- To make progress or win easily.“I romped through my finals.”
Where does romp come from?
Probably a variant of ramp.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with romp
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Questions about saying romp
How do you pronounce romp?
Say ROMP. The American pronunciation is /rɑmp/. In British English it is /rɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romp?
Romp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROMP.
Is romp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɒmp/ (ROMP).