How to Pronounce Humping

To pronounce "humping", say HUMP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌmpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʌmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humping”

"humping" has 2 syllables: hump-ing. It rhymes with slumping and thumping, if that helps it stick.

What does humping mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A hump or mound.
  2. Sexual intercourse.

Synonyms

heftshouldertotehiketrekwalkbangbone

Words that rhyme with humping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumpingthumpingpumpingbumpingclumpingplumpingdumpingjumpinglumpingstumpingtrumpingshrimping

Related words

hunchprotuberancebulgegibbositygibbousnessbonkbump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humping"?▾

"Humping" has 2 syllables: hump · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "humping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humping" is /ˈhʌmpɪŋ/.

What does "humping" mean?▾

Humping: To bend something into a hump.

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