How to pronounce jumpy
Say it like JUHM-pee. Jumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
- JUHM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jumpy
American and British speakers say jumpy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmpi/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHM-pee.
What does jumpy mean?
- Nervous and excited.
- Tending to jump; full of jumps.
Where does jumpy come from?
From jump + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with jumpy
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Questions about saying jumpy
How do you pronounce jumpy?
Say JUHM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmpi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumpy?
Jumpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say jumpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmpi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.