How to Pronounce "pumping"
word
/ˈpəmpɪŋ/
PUHM-ping
/pˈʌmpɪŋ/
PUHM-ping
Definition
Moving a liquid or gas using a pump, or describing something filled with energy or excitement. Sometimes also used for moving something rhythmically, such as 'pumping iron' in exercise.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpəmpɪŋ/
British English
/pˈʌmpɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHM-ping
UK
PUHM-ping
Listen in Context
The gym was pumping with energy last night.
He loves pumping iron at the gym every morning.
The music was pumping so loud that we couldn't hear each other.
The workers are pumping water out of the basement.