How to pronounce backjump
Say it like BAK-juhmp. Backjump has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- juhmp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backjump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhmpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of backjump
American and British speakers say backjump in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌdʒʌmp/ in the US and /ˈbækˌdʒʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-juhmp.
What does backjump mean?
- A jump from one level of an algorithm to another, used in backjumping.
Where does backjump come from?
From back + jump.
Questions about saying backjump
How do you pronounce backjump?
Say BAK-juhmp. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdʒʌmp/. In British English it is /ˈbækˌdʒʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backjump?
Backjump has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · juhmp.
Do Americans and Brits say backjump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌdʒʌmp/ and the British form is /ˈbækˌdʒʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.