How to pronounce rumpty
Say it like RUHMP-tee. Rumpty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHMP).
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- RUHMP
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumpty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rumpty
American and British speakers say rumpty in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmpti/ in the US and /ˈrʌmpti/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHMP-tee.
What does rumpty mean?
- A nonsense word, especially in simple or childish songs.
- Of a quality below standard; in a state of disrepair.
Questions about saying rumpty
How do you pronounce rumpty?
Say RUHMP-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmpti/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmpti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumpty?
Rumpty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHMP). Broken into parts: RUHMP · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say rumpty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmpti/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmpti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.