How to pronounce stumped
Say it like STUHMPT. Stumped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STUHMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stumped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stumped
American and British speakers say stumped in essentially the same way: /stʌmpt/ in the US and /stʌmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHMPT.
What does stumped mean?
- Perplexed, confused.“I'm stumped by this question.”
- out as a result of the wicket-keeper breaking the wicket with the ball while the batsman is out of his crease.
- simple past and past participle of stump How to pronounce stump
Words that rhyme with stumped
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Questions about saying stumped
How do you pronounce stumped?
Say STUHMPT. The American pronunciation is /stʌmpt/. In British English it is /stʌmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stumped?
Stumped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STUHMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say stumped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stʌmpt/ and the British form is /stʌmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.