How to pronounce thumper
Say it like THUHM-per. Thumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thumper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHM-puh.
What does thumper mean?
- One who thumps.
- A single-cylinder engine, especially four-stroke engines or those with large engine displacements.
- A drinking game wherein players must remember personal hand signs while being distracted by others banging on a table.
Where does thumper come from?
From thump + -er.
Words that rhyme with thumper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumper.
Questions about saying thumper
How do you pronounce thumper?
Say THUHM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumper?
Thumper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · per.
Is thumper 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 /ˈθʌmpə/ (THUHM-puh).