How to pronounce jumps
Say it like JUHMPS. Jumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of jumps
American and British speakers say jumps in essentially the same way: /dʒʌmps/ in the US and /dʒʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHMPS.
What does jumps mean?
- plural of jump How to pronounce jump
- A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.
- A jumpy or nervous condition.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jump How to pronounce jump
Words that rhyme with jumps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jumps.
Questions about saying jumps
How do you pronounce jumps?
Say JUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /dʒʌmps/. In British English it is /dʒʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumps?
Jumps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say jumps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒʌmps/ and the British form is /dʒʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.