How to Pronounce Stumping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

STUMP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “stumping”

"stumping" has 2 syllables: stump-ing. It rhymes with slumping and thumping, if that helps it stick.

What does stumping 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.”

noun

  1. The act of somebody being stumped.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with stumping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumpingthumpingpumpinghumpingbumpingclumpingplumpingdumpingjumpinglumpingtrumpingshrimping

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stumping"?▾

"Stumping" has 2 syllables: stump · ing.

What does "stumping" mean?▾

Stumping: To stop, confuse, or puzzle.

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