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How to Pronounce “harumph” in English

/həˈɹʌm(p)f/

ha·RUMPH

Stress: rumph

Accent:

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What does “harumph” mean?

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INTERJECTION
  • An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.
NOUN
  • An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.
VERB
  • To make a huffing or snorting sound of disdain or dismissal; (figurative, by extension) to show one's disdain.

Example sentences

  • Harumph! She is welcome to try, but I'm not going to bother helping.
  • I didn't get a harumph out of that guy.
  • Titus, a lifelong pacifist, harumphed.

How to pronounce “harumph

Syllables:
ha · rumph
Stress:
rumph — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/həˈɹʌm(p)f/
Listen for:
the stressed /rumph/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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How do you pronounce “harumph”?

“harumph” is pronounced /həˈɹʌm(p)f/ (ha · rumph). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “harumph”?

“harumph” has 2 syllables: ha · rumph.

Where is the stress in “harumph”?

The primary stress in “harumph” is on “RUMPH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “harumph” mean?

An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.

How can I hear “harumph” used in real sentences?

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