How to pronounce slump
Say it like SLUHMP. Slump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of slump
American and British speakers say slump in essentially the same way: /slʌmp/ in the US and /slʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHMP.
What does slump mean?
- To collapse heavily or helplessly.“Exhausted, he slumped down onto the sofa.”
- To decline or fall off in activity or performance.“Real estate prices slumped during the recession.”
- To slouch or droop.
- A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.
- A period when a person goes without the expected amount of sex or dating.
- A period of poor performance.“If she doesn't pull out of her slump, her job may be in jeopardy.”
Where does slump come from?
Probably of North Germanic origin: compare Danish slumpe (“to stumble upon by chance”), Norwegian slumpe (“happen by chance”), Norwegian slumpa (“happen by chance”), Swedish slumpa (“randomize; to sell off”), Swedish slump (“chance, randomness, happenstance”).
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Words that rhyme with slump
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Questions about saying slump
How do you pronounce slump?
Say SLUHMP. The American pronunciation is /slʌmp/. In British English it is /slʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slump?
Slump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say slump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slʌmp/ and the British form is /slʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.