How to Pronounce "oompah"
word
ˈuːmpɑː
OOM-pah
ˈuːmpɑː
OOM-pah
Definition
A repeated, deep, rhythmic sound made by certain brass band instruments, especially tubas, often used in traditional German or Bavarian music.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈuːmpɑː
British English
ˈuːmpɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OOM-pah
UK
OOM-pah
Listen in Context
The tuba plays the oompah in the band.
German folk music often has an oompah sound.
The kids laughed at the funny oompah in the song.
You can hear a strong oompah beat at Oktoberfest parties.