How to pronounce slumpy
Say it like SLUHM-pee. Slumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM).
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- SLUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slumpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slumpy
American and British speakers say slumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈslʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHM-pee.
What does slumpy mean?
- Characteristic of an economic slump.
- Slumping or sagging, or tending to slump or sag.
Where does slumpy come from?
From slump + -y.
Words that rhyme with slumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slumpy.
Questions about saying slumpy
How do you pronounce slumpy?
Say SLUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈslʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slumpy?
Slumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM). Broken into parts: SLUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say slumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈslʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.