How to Pronounce "umpire"
word
ˈəmˌpaɪɝ
UHM-pyre
ˈʌmpaɪə
UM-pye-uh
Definition
An umpire is a person who watches a sports game and makes sure the rules are followed, especially in baseball, cricket, or tennis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəmˌpaɪɝ
British English
ˈʌmpaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHM-pyre
UK
UM-pye-uh
Listen in Context
The umpire made a call at the end of the game.
A tennis match cannot start without an umpire.
The umpire wears a black hat during the game.
The players argued, but the umpire stood by his decision.