How to Pronounce Whump

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “whump”

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

What does whump mean?

noun

  1. A thumping sound.
  2. A genre of fan fiction in which a character endures injury, torture, or other forms of physical and mental suffering.

verb

  1. To strike something with a whump.

Words that rhyme with whump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpthumpclumpjumpslumphumptrumppumplumprumpchumpflump

Related words

wumphwhumpagekerthumpthumpthrumpthwackwhamthumping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whump"?▾

"Whump" has one syllable.

What does "whump" mean?▾

Whump: A thumping sound.

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