How to Pronounce Jumped

To pronounce "jumped", say JUMP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒʌmpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dʒʌmpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jumped”

"jumped" has 2 syllables: jump-ed. It rhymes with stumped and slumped, if that helps it stick.

What does jumped mean?

verb

To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
“Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high.”
To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
“She is going to jump from the diving board.”

Synonyms

ambush assail jump down jump off skydive hump jump someone's bones beat it

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Words that rhyme with jumped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stumped slumped bumped dumped humped pumped lumped thumped plumped skimped clumped pimped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jumped"?▾

"Jumped" has 2 syllables: jump · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "jumped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jumped" is /dʒʌmpt/.

What does "jumped" mean?▾

Jumped: To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

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