How to Pronounce Bumping

To pronounce "bumping", say BUMP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bumping”

"bumping" has 2 syllables: bump-ing. It rhymes with slumping and thumping, if that helps it stick.

What does bumping mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The sound or action of a bump.

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Words that rhyme with bumping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumpingthumpingpumpinghumpingclumpingplumpingdumpingjumpinglumpingstumpingtrumpingshrimping

Related words

knockhitblowjutprotrusionbreakhumpprotuberance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bumping"?▾

"Bumping" has 2 syllables: bump · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bumping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bumping" is /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/.

What does "bumping" mean?▾

Bumping: To knock against or run into with a jolt.

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