How to pronounce warmup
Say it like WOR-muhp. Warmup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrˌmʌp/WOR-muhp
UK British/ˈwɔːˌmʌp/WAW-muhp
- WOR
- muhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warmup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of warmup
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-muhp.
What does warmup mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of warm-up.
Questions about saying warmup
How do you pronounce warmup?
Say WOR-muhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌmʌp/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌmʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warmup?
Warmup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · muhp.
Is warmup pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːˌmʌp/ (WAW-muhp).