How to Pronounce Pumpkin

To pronounce "pumpkin", say PUMPK-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌmpkɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpʌmpkɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pumpkin”

"pumpkin" has 2 syllables: pumpk-in. It rhymes with bumpkin and lumpkin, if that helps it stick.

What does pumpkin mean?

noun

  1. A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.
  2. The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.

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Words that rhyme with pumpkin

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bumpkinlumpkinrumkinlimpkinbumkinthumbkinfrumkin

Related words

peanuthoneypicklesugardumplingmuffincupcake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pumpkin"?▾

"Pumpkin" has 2 syllables: pumpk · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "pumpkin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pumpkin" is /ˈpʌmpkɪn/.

What does "pumpkin" mean?▾

Pumpkin: A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.

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