How to Pronounce "jump for joy"
expression
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
JUMP-fer-JOY
dʒˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː/ /dʒˈɔɪ
JUMP-faw-JOY
Definition
To literally or figuratively leap into the air because you are very happy or excited about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː/ /dʒˈɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-fer-JOY
UK
JUMP-faw-JOY
Listen in Context
She jumped for joy when she heard she won the prize.
The children jumped for joy when school was canceled.
I jumped for joy when I got the job offer.
I almost jumped for joy when I found my lost keys.