How to pronounce jumpstart
Say it like JUHMP-start. Jumpstart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHMP).
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- JUHMP
- start
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumpstart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- startGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jumpstart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHMP-staht.
What does jumpstart mean?
- Alternative form of jump-start.
- Alternative form of jump-start.
Questions about saying jumpstart
How do you pronounce jumpstart?
Say JUHMP-start. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmpˌstɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmpˌstɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumpstart?
Jumpstart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHMP). Broken into parts: JUHMP · start.
Is jumpstart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒʌmpˌstɑːt/ (JUHMP-staht).