How to Pronounce Oom-pah

To pronounce "oom-pah", say OOMP-ah — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

OOMP-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “oom-pah”

"oom-pah" has 2 syllables: oomp-ah.

What does oom-pah mean?

noun

  1. A genre of Germanic music (especially Bavarian music) typically involving brass instruments.
  2. A bassline characteristic of such music, alternating lower and higher notes or chords on the beat, or in a mid-high-low-high sequence.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oom-pah"?▾

"Oom-pah" has 2 syllables: oomp · ah.

What does "oom-pah" mean?▾

Oom-pah: A genre of Germanic music (especially Bavarian music) typically involving brass instruments.

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