How to pronounce slumps
Say it like SLUHMPS. Slumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of slumps
American and British speakers say slumps in essentially the same way: /slʌmps/ in the US and /slʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHMPS.
What does slumps mean?
- plural of slump How to pronounce slump
- third-person singular simple present indicative of slump How to pronounce slump
Words that rhyme with slumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slumps.
Questions about saying slumps
How do you pronounce slumps?
Say SLUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /slʌmps/. In British English it is /slʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slumps?
Slumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say slumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slʌmps/ and the British form is /slʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.