How to pronounce smokejumper
Say it like SMOHK-juhm-per. Smokejumper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOHK).
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- SMOHK
- juhm
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smokejumper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- juhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of smokejumper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOHK-juhm-puh.
What does smokejumper mean?
- A firefighter who parachutes into a remote area to combat wildfires and set up firebreaks.
Where does smokejumper come from?
From smoke + jumper.
Questions about saying smokejumper
How do you pronounce smokejumper?
Say SMOHK-juhm-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊkˌdʒʌmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊkˌdʒʌmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smokejumper?
Smokejumper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOHK). Broken into parts: SMOHK · juhm · per.
Is smokejumper 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 /ˈsməʊkˌdʒʌmpə/ (SMOHK-juhm-puh).