How to Pronounce Hump

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/hʌmp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hump”

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

What does hump mean?

noun

  1. A mound of earth.
  2. A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.

verb

  1. To bend something into a hump.
  2. To carry (something), especially with some exertion.

Synonyms

gibboushumpbackhunchhunchbackheftshouldertotehiketrekwalk

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Words that rhyme with hump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpthumpclumpjumpslumptrumppumplumprumpchumpflumpdump

Related words

hunchprotuberancebulgegibbositygibbousnessbonkbump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hump"?▾

"Hump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hump" is /hʌmp/.

What does "hump" mean?▾

Hump: A mound of earth.

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