How to Pronounce "bump up"
expression
ˈbəmp/ /ˈəp
BUMP-uhp
bˈʌmp/ /ˈʌp
BUMP-up
Definition
To increase something suddenly or by a noticeable amount, such as a price, value, or quantity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəmp/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈʌmp/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUMP-uhp
UK
BUMP-up
Listen in Context
They bumped up the price last week.
Can you bump up my hours this month?
We decided to bump up the budget for the project.
They really bumped up the fees this year—it's almost double now.