How to Pronounce Frump

To pronounce "frump", say FRUMP — one syllable, IPA /fɹʌmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fɹʌmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “frump”

"frump" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plump and thump, if that helps it stick.

What does frump mean?

noun

  1. A frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.

    “You look like such a frump today!”

  2. The clothes that such a person would wear.

    “Get that frump off – it's horrid!”

verb

  1. To insult; to flout; to mock; to snub.

Words that rhyme with frump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpthumpclumpjumpslumphumptrumppumplumprumpchumpflump

Related words

dogflumpfuglyfrumperuglygalootfuddy-duddyscrump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frump"?▾

"Frump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frump" is /fɹʌmp/.

What does "frump" mean?▾

Frump: A frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.

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