How to pronounce ump
Say it like UHMP. Ump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- UHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ump
American and British speakers say ump in essentially the same way: /ʌmp/ in the US and /ʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHMP.
What does ump mean?
- An umpire.
- To act as an umpire (in).
Where does ump come from?
Clipping of umpire.
Questions about saying ump
How do you pronounce ump?
Say UHMP. The American pronunciation is /ʌmp/. In British English it is /ʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ump?
Ump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: UHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say ump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌmp/ and the British form is /ʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.