How to pronounce umpteenth
Say it like UHMP-teenth. Umpteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHMP).
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- UHMP
- teenth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umpteenth 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.
- teenthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of umpteenth
American and British speakers say umpteenth in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmptinθ/ in the US and /ˈʌmptiːnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHMP-teenth.
What does umpteenth mean?
- Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence.“That's the umpteenth time I've had to tell him not to swear in front of the children.”
Where does umpteenth come from?
From umpteen + -th.
Questions about saying umpteenth
How do you pronounce umpteenth?
Say UHMP-teenth. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmptinθ/. In British English it is /ˈʌmptiːnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umpteenth?
Umpteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHMP). Broken into parts: UHMP · teenth.
Do Americans and Brits say umpteenth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmptinθ/ and the British form is /ˈʌmptiːnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.