How to pronounce stumping
Say it like STUHM-ping. Stumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM).
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- STUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stumping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stumping
American and British speakers say stumping in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHM-ping.
What does stumping mean?
- present participle and gerund of stump How to pronounce stump
- The act of somebody being stumped.
Words that rhyme with stumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stumping.
Questions about saying stumping
How do you pronounce stumping?
Say STUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stumping?
Stumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM). Broken into parts: STUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say stumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.