How to pronounce stompie
Say it like STOM-pee. Stompie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOM).
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- STOM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stompie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stompie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOM-pee.
What does stompie mean?
- A cigarette butt.
Where does stompie come from?
Afrikaans stompie, diminutive of stomp (“stump”).
Words that rhyme with stompie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stompie.
Questions about saying stompie
How do you pronounce stompie?
Say STOM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑmpi/. In British English it is /ˈstɒmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stompie?
Stompie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOM). Broken into parts: STOM · pee.
Is stompie 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 /ˈstɒmpi/ (STOM-pee).