How to pronounce jumping
Say it like JUHM-ping. Jumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
- JUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jumping
American and British speakers say jumping in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHM-ping.
What does jumping mean?
- the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
- the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground“he advanced in a series of jumps”“the jumping was unexpected”
Words that rhyme with jumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jumping.
Questions about saying jumping
How do you pronounce jumping?
Say JUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumping?
Jumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say jumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.