How to Pronounce Jump-start

To pronounce "jump-start", say JUMPST-art — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

JUMPST-art

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💡 Tip for remembering “jump-start”

"jump-start" has 2 syllables: jumpst-art.

What does jump-start mean?

noun

  1. The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.

    “I left my headlights on all night. Could you give me a jump-start?”

verb

  1. To start a motor vehicle by passing an electrical current from a charged battery to the discharged ("dead" or "flat") battery of the vehicle being started, by using booster cables to temporarily connect the two batteries in parallel.
  2. To reactivate or rejuvenate.

    “Giving a really good speech at the convention could jump-start her political career.”

Synonyms

boostkick startreactivate

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jump-start"?▾

"Jump-start" has 2 syllables: jumpst · art.

What does "jump-start" mean?▾

Jump-start: The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.

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