How to pronounce umpy
Say it like UHM-pee. Umpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM).
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- UHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHMSay 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 umpy
American and British speakers say umpy in essentially the same way: /ˈʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHM-pee.
What does umpy mean?
- An umpire.
Where does umpy come from?
From umpire or ump + -y.
Questions about saying umpy
How do you pronounce umpy?
Say UHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umpy?
Umpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHM). Broken into parts: UHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say umpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.