How to pronounce thumping
Say it like THUHM-ping. Thumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thumping
American and British speakers say thumping in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHM-ping.
What does thumping mean?
- A dull, heavy sound.
- A beating.“He received a thumping from the school bully.”
- A heavy defeat.
- Exceptional in some degree.
- Exceptionally. Very.“A thumping good wizard you'll be, I'm sure.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumping.
Questions about saying thumping
How do you pronounce thumping?
Say THUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumping?
Thumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say thumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.