How to Pronounce Vamp

To pronounce "vamp", say VAMP — one syllable, IPA /væmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/væmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vamp”

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

What does vamp mean?

noun

  1. The top part of a boot or shoe, above the sole and welt and in front of the ankle seam, that covers the instep and toes; the front part of an upper; the analogous part of a stocking.
  2. Something added to give an old thing a new appearance.

verb

  1. To patch, repair, or refurbish.
  2. Often as vamp up: to fabricate or put together (something) from existing material, or by adding new material to something existing.

Synonyms

patch

Words that rhyme with vamp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trampscampcampdampclampstamprampchampamprevamplampcramp

Related words

flirtteaseprickteaserminxcoquetterevamptemptressundead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vamp"?▾

"Vamp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "vamp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vamp" is /væmp/.

What does "vamp" mean?▾

Vamp: The top part of a boot or shoe, above the sole and welt and in front of the ankle seam, that covers the instep and toes; the front part of an upper; the analogous part of a stocking.

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