How to Pronounce "bumper"
word
/ˈbəmpɝ/
BUH-mpur
/bˈʌmpɐ/
BUH-mpuh
Definition
The protective bar on the front or back of a car. Also used informally to describe something unusually large or abundant, as in 'a bumper crop.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəmpɝ/
British English
/bˈʌmpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-mpur
UK
BUH-mpuh
Listen in Context
The car's front bumper was damaged in the accident.
He put a sticker on the back bumper.
The bumper helps protect the car from damage.
After the little fender-bender, the only thing scratched was the bumper.