How to Pronounce Rump

To pronounce "rump", say RUMP — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹʌmp/. 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

/ˈɹʌmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rump”

"rump" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plump and thump, if that helps it stick.

What does rump mean?

noun

  1. The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs
  2. A cut of meat from the rump of an animal.

verb

  1. To turn one's back on, to show one's (clothed) backside to, as a sign of disrespect.
  2. (somewhat vulgar) To fuck. (Compare bum.)

Synonyms

roundcroupecrupper

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Words that rhyme with rump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpthumpclumpjumpslumphumptrumppumplumpchumpflumpdump

Related words

tailtushposteriorbunsbumbuttkeisterarse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rump"?▾

"Rump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rump" is /ˈɹʌmp/.

What does "rump" mean?▾

Rump: The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs

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