How to pronounce backjumping
Say it like BAK-jum-ping. Backjumping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- jum
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backjumping 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.
- jumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of backjumping
American and British speakers say backjumping in essentially the same way: /ˈbækdʒʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbækdʒʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-jum-ping.
What does backjumping mean?
- A form of backtracking that may move more than one level at a time, used to improve the efficiency of certain algorithms.
Where does backjumping come from?
From back + jumping, modelled on backtracking.
Questions about saying backjumping
How do you pronounce backjumping?
Say BAK-jum-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækdʒʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbækdʒʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backjumping?
Backjumping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · jum · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say backjumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækdʒʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbækdʒʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.