How to pronounce sumpter
Say it like SUHMP-ter. Sumpter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMP).
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US American/ˈsʌmptɚ/SUHMP-ter
UK British/ˈsʌmptə/SUHMP-tuh
- SUHMP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumpter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sumpter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHMP-tuh.
What does sumpter mean?
noun
- an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads
Questions about saying sumpter
How do you pronounce sumpter?
Say SUHMP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sumpter?
Sumpter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMP). Broken into parts: SUHMP · ter.
Is sumpter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌmptə/ (SUHMP-tuh).