How to Pronounce "take a running jump"
expression
TAYK uh RUN-ing JUMP
TAYK uh RUN-ing JUMP
Definition
To jump over something after gaining speed by running; also used as a rude way to tell someone to go away or stop bothering you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹənɪŋ/ /ˈdʒəmp
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ/ /dʒˈʌmp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh RUN-ing JUMP
UK
TAYK uh RUN-ing JUMP
Listen in Context
He tried to take a running jump over the puddle.
The children took a running jump in the playground.
You need to take a running jump to clear the hurdle.
"Why are you bothering me? Go take a running jump!"