How to Pronounce Thumping

To pronounce "thumping", say THUMP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈθʌmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thumping”

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

What does thumping mean?

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.”

noun

  1. A dull, heavy sound.
  2. A beating.

    “He received a thumping from the school bully.”

adjective

  1. Exceptional in some degree.

Synonyms

thrashing

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Words that rhyme with thumping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumpingpumpinghumpingbumpingclumpingplumpingdumpingjumpinglumpingstumpingtrumpingshrimping

Related words

whoppinglargehumongouswallopingbigdullclumpclunk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thumping"?▾

"Thumping" has 2 syllables: thump · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "thumping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thumping" is /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/.

What does "thumping" mean?▾

Thumping: To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.

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