How to Pronounce Jumper

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dʒʊmpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jumper”

"jumper" has 2 syllables: jump-er. It rhymes with bumper and stumper, if that helps it stick.

What does jumper mean?

noun

  1. Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing.
  2. A person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height.

verb

  1. To connect with an electrical jumper.

Words that rhyme with jumper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bumperstumperplumpersmokejumperlumperpumperlimpermumperdumperrumperclumper

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jumper"?▾

"Jumper" has 2 syllables: jump · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "jumper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jumper" is /dʒʊmpə/.

What does "jumper" mean?▾

Jumper: Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing.

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