How to Pronounce "stump for"
expression
ˈstəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STUHMP-for, STUHMP-fer, STUHMP-ferr
stˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː
st-UMP-for
Definition
To publicly support someone, especially a political candidate, by speaking or campaigning for them. It often means traveling to different places to encourage people to vote for that person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUHMP-for, STUHMP-fer, STUHMP-ferr
UK
st-UMP-for
Listen in Context
She traveled across the state to stump for her favorite candidate.
He often appears on TV to stump for clean energy policies.
Politicians stump for their parties before elections.
I heard she’s out in Iowa stumping for the governor again this week.