How to pronounce thumpy
Say it like THUHM-pee. Thumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thumpy
American and British speakers say thumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈθʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHM-pee.
What does thumpy mean?
- Characterised by thumping sounds from the drums.
Where does thumpy come from?
From thump + -y.
Words that rhyme with thumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumpy.
Questions about saying thumpy
How do you pronounce thumpy?
Say THUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumpy?
Thumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say thumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈθʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.