How to pronounce schlump
Say it like SHLUHMP. Schlump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHLUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of schlump
American and British speakers say schlump in essentially the same way: /ʃlʌmp/ in the US and /ʃlʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHLUHMP.
What does schlump mean?
- Someone who is lazy, slovenly, or dull-looking.
- To move in a heavy, lazy or slovenly way.
Words that rhyme with schlump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schlump.
Questions about saying schlump
How do you pronounce schlump?
Say SHLUHMP. The American pronunciation is /ʃlʌmp/. In British English it is /ʃlʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlump?
Schlump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHLUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say schlump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃlʌmp/ and the British form is /ʃlʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.