How to Pronounce Bumptious

To pronounce "bumptious", say BUMPT-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌmpʃəs/. 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

/ˈbʌmpʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bumptious”

"bumptious" has 2 syllables: bumpt-ious. It rhymes with scrumptious, if that helps it stick.

What does bumptious mean?

adjective

  1. Obtrusively pushy; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme.

Words that rhyme with bumptious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrumptious

Related words

self-assertiveforwardobtrusivepushyoverbumptiouspushfuloverpresumptuousuppity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bumptious"?▾

"Bumptious" has 2 syllables: bumpt · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "bumptious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bumptious" is /ˈbʌmpʃəs/.

What does "bumptious" mean?▾

Bumptious: Obtrusively pushy; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme.

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