How to Pronounce Stampede

To pronounce "stampede", say STAMP-ed-e — 3 syllables, IPA /stæmˈpiːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/stæmˈpiːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stampede”

"stampede" has 3 syllables: stamp-ed-e. It rhymes with accede and concede, if that helps it stick.

What does stampede mean?

noun

  1. A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic.
  2. A situation in which many people in a crowd are trying to go in the same direction at the same time.

    “The annual Muslim Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is attended by millions of pilgrims, has increasingly suffered from stampedes.”

verb

  1. To run away in a panic; said of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.
  2. To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals.

Synonyms

flightrushcrushjamtrampling

Words that rhyme with stampede

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedesucceedgreed

Related words

crushscramblescufflerodeopanicrushklondikedefends

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stampede"?▾

"Stampede" has 3 syllables: stamp · ed · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stampede"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stampede" is /stæmˈpiːd/.

What does "stampede" mean?▾

Stampede: A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic.

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