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 workers are pumping water out of the basement.
She is pumping air into her bicycle tire.
The heart is pumping blood throughout the body.
The gym was pumping with energy last night.