How to Pronounce Bumpkins

To pronounce "bumpkins", say BUMPK-ins — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BUMPK-ins

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💡 Tip for remembering “bumpkins”

"bumpkins" has 2 syllables: bumpk-ins. It rhymes with pumpkins and lumpkins, if that helps it stick.

What does bumpkins mean?

noun

  1. A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.
  2. A short boom or spar used to extend a sail or secure a stay.

Words that rhyme with bumpkins

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pumpkinslumpkins

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bumpkins"?▾

"Bumpkins" has 2 syllables: bumpk · ins.

What does "bumpkins" mean?▾

Bumpkins: A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.

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