How to pronounce rump
Say it like RUHMP. Rump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rump
American and British speakers say rump in essentially the same way: /rʌmp/ in the US and /rʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHMP.
What does rump mean?
- The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs
- A cut of meat from the rump of an animal.
- The buttocks.
- To turn one's back on, to show one's (clothed) backside to, as a sign of disrespect.
- To cheat.
- To ramble; to move (or talk) aimlessly.
Where does rump come from?
In the sense of remnant, first attested in the Rump Parliament of 1648; its original meaning here was a reference to the rotten, unclean hindquarters of an animal, gradually morphing to refer to the "remnant" aspect of the Parliament rather
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rump
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Questions about saying rump
How do you pronounce rump?
Say RUHMP. The American pronunciation is /rʌmp/. In British English it is /rʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rump?
Rump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say rump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌmp/ and the British form is /rʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.