How to pronounce wumpus
Say it like WUHM-pus. Wumpus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHM).
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- WUHM
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wumpus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wumpus
American and British speakers say wumpus in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌmpəs/ in the US and /ˈwʌmpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHM-pus.
What does wumpus mean?
- A fictional reclusive monster.
Where does wumpus come from?
Coined in an early text-based computer game, Hunt the Wumpus (published 1973).
Words that rhyme with wumpus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wumpus.
Questions about saying wumpus
How do you pronounce wumpus?
Say WUHM-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌmpəs/. In British English it is /ˈwʌmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wumpus?
Wumpus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHM). Broken into parts: WUHM · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say wumpus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌmpəs/ and the British form is /ˈwʌmpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.