How to pronounce umpteen
Say it like UHMP-teen. Umpteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHMP).
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- UHMP
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umpteen 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.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of umpteen
American and British speakers say umpteen in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmpˌtin/ in the US and /ˈʌmptiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHMP-teen.
What does umpteen mean?
- Relatively large but unspecified in number.“She's taking umpteen friends with her to the party.”
Where does umpteen come from?
From ump (“a colloquial name for the dash ", " in Morse code”) + -teen.
Questions about saying umpteen
How do you pronounce umpteen?
Say UHMP-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmpˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈʌmptiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umpteen?
Umpteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHMP). Broken into parts: UHMP · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say umpteen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmpˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈʌmptiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.