How to Pronounce Oomph

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/umf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oomph”

"oomph" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does oomph mean?

noun

  1. Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.

    “Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job.”

  2. Sex appeal.

verb

  1. To produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound.

Synonyms

welly

Related words

dynamismpizzazzdesirabilitydesirablenesszingpizzazpepenergy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oomph"?▾

"Oomph" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oomph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oomph" is /umf/.

What does "oomph" mean?▾

Oomph: Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.

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