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jump
Definition:
(nou) a sudden and decisive increase (nou) an abrupt transition (nou) an abrupt transition from one scene to another (nou) a sudden involuntary movement (nou) descent with a parachute (nou) the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒʌmp
Examples:
Power bestowal Ability to bestow powers or jump start latent powers.
Power bestowal Ability tries to bestow powers or jump start latent powers.
Puissance is the high jump competition in the equestrian sport of show jumping.
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Common mistakes of jump pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "jump" with a long "u" sound, as in "joo-mp." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation uses a short "u" sound, /dʒʌmp/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "uh" sound for clarity.
- Ignoring the initial consonant cluster: A common mistake is to drop the "j" sound, saying "ump" instead of "jump." This alters the word entirely. The initial sound is crucial, pronounced as /dʒ/. Tip: Practice saying "j" clearly before the vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "jum-P." However, "jump" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the first syllable. The correct pronunciation is /dʒʌmp/. Tip: Remember that "jump" has only one part to emphasize.
- Overemphasizing the "p" sound: A few learners might pronounce "jump" with an exaggerated "p," making it sound like "jumpp." The final sound should be crisp but not overly pronounced. It is /dʒʌmp/. Tip: Practice softening the "p" to sound more natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "jump" with "jumps" or "jumped," adding unnecessary syllables. "Jump" is pronounced as /dʒʌmp/, while the others have additional sounds. Tip: Focus on the base form, "jump," to distinguish it from variations.