How to pronounce whomp
Say it like WOMP. Whomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whomp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of whomp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOMP.
What does whomp mean?
- To hit extremely hard.“If you don’t cut that out, I’m going to whomp you so hard your head will spin!”
Where does whomp come from?
Perhaps a variant of whip, similar to whup.
Words that rhyme with whomp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whomp.
Questions about saying whomp
How do you pronounce whomp?
Say WOMP. The American pronunciation is /wɑmp/. In British English it is /wɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whomp?
Whomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOMP.
Is whomp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /wɒmp/ (WOMP).