How to pronounce thumps
Say it like THUHMPS. Thumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of thumps
American and British speakers say thumps in essentially the same way: /θʌmps/ in the US and /θʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHMPS.
What does thumps mean?
- plural of thump How to pronounce thump
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thump How to pronounce thump
Words that rhyme with thumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumps.
Questions about saying thumps
How do you pronounce thumps?
Say THUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /θʌmps/. In British English it is /θʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumps?
Thumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say thumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θʌmps/ and the British form is /θʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.