How to Pronounce Thump

To pronounce "thump", say THUMP — one syllable, IPA /θʌmp/. 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

/θʌmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thump”

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

What does thump mean?

noun

  1. A blow that produces a muffled sound.
  2. The sound of such a blow; a thud.

verb

  1. To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
  2. To cause to make a thumping sound.

    “The cat thumped its tail in irritation.”

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Words that rhyme with thump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpclumpjumpslumphumptrumppumplumprumpchumpflumpdump

Related words

thudbeatclunkpokeclumppoundbangbump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thump"?▾

"Thump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thump" is /θʌmp/.

What does "thump" mean?▾

Thump: A blow that produces a muffled sound.

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