How to pronounce jumpily
Say it like JUHM-pih-lee. Jumpily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
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- JUHM
- pih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumpily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jumpily
American and British speakers say jumpily in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmpɪli/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHM-pih-lee.
What does jumpily mean?
- nervously, or restlessly
- unevenly“The bus drove jumpily along the unmade road.”
Where does jumpily come from?
From jumpy + -ly.
Questions about saying jumpily
How do you pronounce jumpily?
Say JUHM-pih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumpily?
Jumpily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · pih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say jumpily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.