How to pronounce trumps
Say it like TRUHMPS. Trumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of trumps
American and British speakers say trumps in essentially the same way: /trʌmps/ in the US and /trʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHMPS.
What does trumps mean?
- plural of trump How to pronounce trump
- The suit in a game of cards that outranks all others.
- The major arcana of the tarot.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of trump How to pronounce trump
Words that rhyme with trumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trumps.
Words that sound like trumps
- trump's
Questions about saying trumps
How do you pronounce trumps?
Say TRUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /trʌmps/. In British English it is /trʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trumps?
Trumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say trumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trʌmps/ and the British form is /trʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as trumps?
Trumps sounds the same as trump's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.