How to pronounce stumpy
Say it like STUHM-pee. Stumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM).
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- STUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stumpy
American and British speakers say stumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈstʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHM-pee.
What does stumpy mean?
- Like or resembling a stump; short and cut off.
- Full of stumps.“a stumpy forest”
- An amputee who has lost a leg.
Where does stumpy come from?
From stump + -y.
Words that rhyme with stumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stumpy.
Questions about saying stumpy
How do you pronounce stumpy?
Say STUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈstʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stumpy?
Stumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM). Broken into parts: STUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say stumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈstʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.