How to pronounce trumpery
Say it like TRUHM-puh-ree. Trumpery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHM).
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- TRUHM
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trumpery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trumpery
American and British speakers say trumpery in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌmpəri/ in the US and /ˈtrʌmpəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHM-puh-ree.
What does trumpery mean?
- Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.
- Nonsense.
- Gaudy but worthless.
Where does trumpery come from?
From Middle English trompery, from Middle French tromperie (“deceit”).
Questions about saying trumpery
How do you pronounce trumpery?
Say TRUHM-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌmpəri/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌmpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trumpery?
Trumpery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHM). Broken into parts: TRUHM · puh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say trumpery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌmpəri/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌmpəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.