How Do You Spell UMPIRE?

Pronunciation: [ˈʌmpa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "umpire" is quite straightforward if you are familiar with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈʌmpaɪər/. The initial "u" is pronounced as /ʌ/, followed by the /m/ sound represented by the letter "m". The following syllable contains the digraph "ai", representing the /aɪ/ diphthong, and ending with the vowel sound /ə/ in the last syllable. It can be challenging for some to spell the word, but with the IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes more manageable.

UMPIRE Meaning and Definition

1. An umpire is an official in various sports, primarily baseball, who ensures fair play and enforces the rules of the game. Employing an extensive knowledge of the sport’s regulations, an umpire is responsible for making impartial judgments on plays, resolving disputes, and making final decisions on field situations. Often positioned on the field or court, an umpire acts as an objective observer and arbiter, ensuring that the game proceeds in accordance with established guidelines.

   In baseball, an umpire typically works with a team of fellow officials, including one behind home plate, responsible for calling balls and strikes, and others on the field, overseeing various aspects of play. Their decisions can include determining whether a pitch is a ball or strike, if a runner is safe or out, or if a hit ball is fair or foul. During these assessments, an umpire must possess not only quick reflexes, but also the ability to remain calm under pressure, as their calls may have significant implications on the outcome of the game.

   Beyond baseball, umpires can be found in a range of other sports, such as cricket, tennis, and basketball. While rules and responsibilities may differ between sports, the core function remains the same: to ensure fair competition and uphold the integrity of the game. An effective umpire must possess strong communication skills, a firm grasp of the rules, and the ability to make prompt and accurate decisions in the midst of intense competition.

2. A third person chosen to decide a controversy left to arbitration, in case the two arbitrators should disagree.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UMPIRE

• empired
• emprire
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• empore
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• ummie
• dumnire
• undire
• updre
• lumpure
• uppiee
• wumpie
• umpete
• Umpcee
• vumpire
• Umqile
• Umarre
• Uppaire
• tumpre
• Gumpir
• Gumpirr

Etymology of UMPIRE

The word "umpire" originated from the old French term "nompere", which was derived from the phrase "non per", meaning "not equal". The word was initially used in Old English as "umpeer" or "oombere", denoting a neutral arbiter or judge. Over time, the term evolved into "umpire" and shifted its meaning more towards a sports official who oversees and makes decisions during a game or match.

Similar spelling words for UMPIRE

• umpirage,
• umbrella,
• Umpiring,
• Umbrell,
• umphrey,
• umber.

Plural form of UMPIRE is UMPIRES

Conjugate verb Umpire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have umpired

you would have umpired

he/she/it would have umpired

we would have umpired

they would have umpired

I would have umpire

you would have umpire

he/she/it would have umpire

we would have umpire

they would have umpire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been umpiring

you would have been umpiring

he/she/it would have been umpiring

we would have been umpiring

they would have been umpiring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would umpire

you would umpire

he/she/it would umpire

we would umpire

they would umpire

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be umpiring

you would be umpiring

he/she/it would be umpiring

we would be umpiring

they would be umpiring

FUTURE

I will umpire

you will umpire

he/she/it will umpire

we will umpire

they will umpire

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be umpiring

you will be umpiring

he/she/it will be umpiring

we will be umpiring

they will be umpiring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have umpired

you will have umpired

he/she/it will have umpired

we will have umpired

they will have umpired

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been umpiring

you will have been umpiring

he/she/it will have been umpiring

we will have been umpiring

they will have been umpiring

IMPERATIVE

you umpire

we let´s umpire

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to umpire

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was umpiring

you were umpiring

he/she/it was umpiring

we were umpiring

they were umpiring

PAST PARTICIPLE

umpired

PAST PERFECT

I had umpired

you had umpired

he/she/it had umpired

we had umpired

they had umpired

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been umpiring

you had been umpiring

he/she/it had been umpiring

we had been umpiring

they had been umpiring

PRESENT

I umpire

you umpire

he/she/it umpires

we umpire

they umpire

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am umpiring

you are umpiring

he/she/it is umpiring

we are umpiring

they are umpiring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

umpiring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have umpired

you have umpired

he/she/it has umpired

we have umpired

they have umpired

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been umpiring

you have been umpiring

he/she/it has been umpiring

we have been umpiring

they have been umpiring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it umpire

SIMPLE PAST

I umpired

you umpired

he/she/it umpired

we umpired

they umpired