How to Pronounce "sump"
word
ˈsəmp
SUMP
sˈʌmp
SUMP
Definition
A 'sump' is a low space that collects unwanted liquids, especially an oil reservoir at the bottom of an engine or a pit for collecting water or other fluids.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəmp
British English
sˈʌmp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUMP
UK
SUMP
Listen in Context
The car's sump was leaking oil.
Engineers checked the sump after the heavy rain.
Please clean the sump in the basement today.
If the sump gets blocked, water can flood the basement quickly.