How to Pronounce Stumped

To pronounce "stumped", say STUMP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

STUMP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “stumped”

"stumped" has 2 syllables: stump-ed. It rhymes with jumped and slumped, if that helps it stick.

What does stumped mean?

verb

  1. To stop, confuse, or puzzle.
  2. To baffle; to make unable to find an answer to a question or problem.

    “This last question has me stumped.”

adjective

  1. Perplexed, at a loss.

    “I'm stumped by this question.”

  2. (of a batsman) out as a result of the wicket-keeper breaking the wicket with the ball while the batsman is out of his crease.

Synonyms

campaignat a lossbaffledbemusedbewilderedconfusedflummoxedlostnonplussed

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Words that rhyme with stumped

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jumpedslumpedbumpeddumpedhumpedpumpedlumpedthumpedplumpedskimpedclumpedpimped

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stumped"?▾

"Stumped" has 2 syllables: stump · ed.

What does "stumped" mean?▾

Stumped: To stop, confuse, or puzzle.

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