How to Pronounce Thumps

To pronounce "thumps", say THUMPS — one syllable. 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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THUMPS

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💡 Tip for remembering “thumps”

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

What does thumps 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.”

Words that rhyme with thumps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bumpsdumpsjumpsscrimpsnumpsmumpspumpsstumpstrumpsclumpslumpsrumps

Related words

thudbeatclunkpokeclumppoundthudsthwacks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thumps"?▾

"Thumps" has one syllable.

What does "thumps" mean?▾

Thumps: A blow that produces a muffled sound.

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