How to Pronounce Oompah

To pronounce "oompah", 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

6

Letters

OOMP-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “oompah”

"oompah" has 2 syllables: oomp-ah.

What does oompah 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.

verb

  1. To produce an oom-pah sound.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oompah"?▾

"Oompah" has 2 syllables: oomp · ah.

What does "oompah" mean?▾

Oompah: A genre of Germanic music (especially Bavarian music) typically involving brass instruments.

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