How to pronounce thump
Say it like THUHMP. Thump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of thump
American and British speakers say thump in essentially the same way: /θʌmp/ in the US and /θʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHMP.
What does thump mean?
- To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
- To cause to make a thumping sound.“The cat thumped its tail in irritation.”
- To thud or pound.
- A blow that produces a muffled sound.
- The sound of such a blow; a thud.
- Used to replace the vulgar or blasphemous element in "what the hell" and similar phrases.“Where the thump have you been?!”
Where does thump come from?
Mid 16th century, probably imitative.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thump
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Questions about saying thump
How do you pronounce thump?
Say THUHMP. The American pronunciation is /θʌmp/. In British English it is /θʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thump?
Thump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say thump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θʌmp/ and the British form is /θʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.