How to Pronounce Slump

To pronounce "slump", say SLUMP — one syllable, IPA /slʌmp/. 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

/slʌmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slump”

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

What does slump mean?

noun

  1. A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.
  2. A measure of the fluidity of freshly mixed concrete, based on how much the concrete formed in a standard slump cone sags when the cone is removed.

verb

  1. To collapse heavily or helplessly.

    “Exhausted, he slumped down onto the sofa.”

  2. To decline or fall off in activity or performance.

    “Real estate prices slumped during the recession.”

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Words that rhyme with slump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpthumpclumpjumphumptrumppumplumprumpchumpflumpdump

Related words

slouchfalloffdrop-offslacksinkdepression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slump"?▾

"Slump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slump" is /slʌmp/.

What does "slump" mean?▾

Slump: A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.

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