How to Pronounce Jumping

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jumping”

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

What does jumping 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.”

noun

The act of performing a jump.

adjective

Exuberantly active; in full swing.

Synonyms

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

Words that rhyme with jumping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumping thumping pumping humping bumping clumping plumping dumping lumping stumping trumping shrimping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jumping"?▾

"Jumping" has 2 syllables: jump · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "jumping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jumping" is /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/.

What does "jumping" mean?▾

Jumping: 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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