How to Pronounce Jumped-up

To pronounce "jumped-up", say JUMP-ed-up — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

JUMP-ed-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “jumped-up”

"jumped-up" has 3 syllables: jump-ed-up. It rhymes with trumped-up and pumped-up, if that helps it stick.

What does jumped-up mean?

adjective

  1. Thinking or acting as if one is superior, as by pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than is the case.
  2. Having risen from a lowly station or an inferior position, often with implication of conceit or arrogance.

Synonyms

upjumpedupstart

Words that rhyme with jumped-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trumped-uppumped-up

Related words

pretentiousuppityhigh-blowninflatedself-importantoverlyhighfalutinpresumptuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jumped-up"?▾

"Jumped-up" has 3 syllables: jump · ed · up.

What does "jumped-up" mean?▾

Jumped-up: Thinking or acting as if one is superior, as by pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than is the case.

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