How to Pronounce Stumpy

To pronounce "stumpy", say STUMPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈstʌmpi/. 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

/ˈstʌmpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stumpy”

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

What does stumpy mean?

noun

  1. An amputee who has lost a leg.

adjective

  1. Like or resembling a stump; short and cut off.
  2. Full of stumps.

    “a stumpy forest”

Synonyms

limby

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Words that rhyme with stumpy

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grumpyhumpyjumpyfrumpyscrimpyclumpybumpydumpyslumpyplumpyglumpylumpy

Related words

squatchunkysquattydumpyshortlow-setmidgetstumpish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stumpy"?▾

"Stumpy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stumpy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stumpy" is /ˈstʌmpi/.

What does "stumpy" mean?▾

Stumpy: An amputee who has lost a leg.

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