How to Pronounce Bump

To pronounce "bump", say BUMP — one syllable, IPA /bʌmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bʌmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bump”

"bump" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plump and thump, if that helps it stick.

What does bump mean?

noun

  1. A light blow or jolting collision.
  2. The sound of such a collision.

verb

  1. To knock against or run into with a jolt.
  2. To move up or down by a step; displace.

    “I bumped the font size up to make my document easier to read.”

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Words that rhyme with bump

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumpthumpclumpjumpslumphumptrumppumplumprumpchumpflump

Related words

knockhitblowjutprotrusionbreakhumpprotuberance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bump"?▾

"Bump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bump" is /bʌmp/.

What does "bump" mean?▾

Bump: A light blow or jolting collision.

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