How to Pronounce "jumpy"
word
/ˈdʒəmpi/
JUHM-pee
/dʒˈʌmpi/
JUHM-pee
Definition
Feeling nervous, easily startled, or unable to relax, often because of anxiety, fear, or anticipation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒəmpi/
British English
/dʒˈʌmpi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHM-pee
UK
JUHM-pee
Listen in Context
I always feel jumpy before a big test.
The loud noise made her jumpy.
After watching the scary movie, he was really jumpy.
You seem a bit jumpy today. Did something happen?