How to pronounce stomp
Say it like STOMP. Stomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stomp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stomp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOMP.
What does stomp mean?
- To trample heavily.
- To stamp (one’s foot or feet).
- To severely beat someone physically or figuratively.
- A deliberate heavy footfall; a stamp.“She obliterated the cockroach with one stomp.”
- Any of various dances incorporating repeated heavy, rhythmic steps.
- A style of jazz music for stomp dances of the early twentieth century.
Where does stomp come from?
1803, variant of stamp.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stomp
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Questions about saying stomp
How do you pronounce stomp?
Say STOMP. The American pronunciation is /stɑmp/. In British English it is /stɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stomp?
Stomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOMP.
Is stomp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /stɒmp/ (STOMP).