Pronunciation
How to pronounce “jump”
“jump” is pronounced /dʒʌmp/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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jump
/dʒʌmp/
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'jump' is one beat: /dʒʌmp/. Watch the /ʒ/ sound — Like SH but voiced — the buzzy sound in 'measure'.Meaning
a sudden and decisive increase
“a jump in attendance”
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