How to pronounce tumpy
Say it like TUHM-pee. Tumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHMSay 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 tumpy
American and British speakers say tumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈtʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHM-pee.
What does tumpy mean?
- uneven
Where does tumpy come from?
From tump + -y.
Words that rhyme with tumpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tumpy.
Questions about saying tumpy
How do you pronounce tumpy?
Say TUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumpy?
Tumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say tumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈtʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.