How Do You Spell PLUMP IN?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌmp ˈɪn] (IPA)

The word "plump in" is spelled with a silent "b." This means that when we say the word, we do not pronounce the "b" sound. Instead, the two syllables in this word are pronounced as /plʌm/ and /ɪn/ respectively. "Plump" is pronounced with a short "u" sound and a voiceless "p" sound, while "in" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a voiced "n" sound. The spelling of "plump in" might seem straightforward, but it’s important to remember that some English words have silent letters!

Common Misspellings for PLUMP IN

• olump in
• llump in
• -lump in
• 0lump in
• pkump in
• ppump in
• poump in
• plymp in
• plhmp in
• pljmp in
• plimp in
• pl8mp in
• pl7mp in
• plunp in
• plukp in
• plujp in
• plumo in
• pluml in
• plum- in

Etymology of PLUMP IN

The word plump has multiple meanings and can be used as both a verb and an adjective. In the context of plump in, it is used as a verb phrase to describe suddenly or forcefully settling into a place or position.

The origin of plump can be traced back to the Middle English word plumpen, which meant to plunge or dive. It is believed to be derived from the Middle Dutch word plompen and the Old Norse word plumba, both of which had similar meanings. Over time, the meaning of plump expanded to include the idea of sitting down or settling heavily, leading to its usage in phrases like plump in.

Similar spelling words for PLUMP IN

• plump out,
• plumb line,
• plumpness,
• plump for,
• plump up,
• plump down,
• plumping,
• plumbing,
• plump.