How to pronounce jumpstarts
Say it like JUHMP-starts. Jumpstarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHMP).
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- JUHMP
- starts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumpstarts 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.
- startsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jumpstarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHMP-stahts.
What does jumpstarts mean?
- plural of jumpstart How to pronounce jumpstart
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jumpstart How to pronounce jumpstart
Questions about saying jumpstarts
How do you pronounce jumpstarts?
Say JUHMP-starts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmpˌstɑrts/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmpˌstɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumpstarts?
Jumpstarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHMP). Broken into parts: JUHMP · starts.
Is jumpstarts 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 /ˈdʒʌmpˌstɑːts/ (JUHMP-stahts).