How to Pronounce Vamps

To pronounce "vamps", say VAMPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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

What does vamps 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.

noun

  1. A flirtatious, seductive woman, especially one who exploits men by using their sexual desire for her.
  2. A vampire.

Synonyms

patch

Words that rhyme with vamps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

campslampscrampsstampsclampsrampsrevampsgrampschampsdampsscampstamps

Related words

flirtteaseprickteaserminxcoquetterevampbloodsuckersfangs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vamps"?▾

"Vamps" has one syllable.

What does "vamps" mean?▾

Vamps: 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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