How to pronounce jumpsuit
Say it like JUHMP-soot. Jumpsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHMP).
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- JUHMP
- soot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumpsuit 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.
- sootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jumpsuit
American and British speakers say jumpsuit in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmpˌsuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHMP-soot.
What does jumpsuit mean?
- A one-piece item of clothing originally used by parachutists.
- A similar item of clothing used for outdoor sports such as skiing.
- A similar item of clothing used as a prison uniform.
Where does jumpsuit come from?
From jump + suit, referring to parachute jumps.
Questions about saying jumpsuit
How do you pronounce jumpsuit?
Say JUHMP-soot. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmpˌsuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumpsuit?
Jumpsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHMP). Broken into parts: JUHMP · soot.
Do Americans and Brits say jumpsuit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmpˌsuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.