How to Pronounce Pumping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pumping”

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

What does pumping mean?

verb

  1. To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).

    “I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes.”

  2. (often followed by up) To fill with air.

    “He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is pumped.

Synonyms

bangbig upliftpump irongrillinterrogatehandshaketrump

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Words that rhyme with pumping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumpingthumpinghumpingbumpingclumpingplumpingdumpingjumpinglumpingstumpingtrumpingshrimping

Related words

tickerheartintakesprayingflushingflowpouringwet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pumping"?▾

"Pumping" has 2 syllables: pump · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pumping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pumping" is /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/.

What does "pumping" mean?▾

Pumping: To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).

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