2 syllables: Jump, suit. Stress on Jump.
JUHMP-soot
/ˈdʒʌmˌpsut/
Jumpsuit is pronounced JUHMP-soot (/ˈdʒʌmˌpsut/). It has two syllables (Jump-suit), with the stress on "Jump". Jumpsuit is a one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, designed to be worn as a single outfit. It typically fastens with a zipper or buttons and is worn for casual or fashion-forward settings. The term emphasizes its unity of upper and lower sections, and it’s used in fashion and retail contexts as well as everyday speech.
nounJumpsuit is a one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, designed to be worn as a single outfit. It typically fastens with a zipper or buttons and is worn for casual or fashion-forward settings. The term emphasizes its unity of upper and lower sections, and it’s used in fashion and retail contexts as well as everyday speech.
- You might mispronounce the initial sound as /d‑ʒ/ or mix it with /j/; fix by practicing the /dʒ/ as a single affricate with a short release. - The second syllable can be mispronounced as /sut/ or /sjuːt/ inconsistently; ensure you’re using the correct vowel length depending on dialect. - In rapid speech, you may fuse the boundary, producing /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/ or /ˈdʒʌmpˌsuːt/; practice deliberate boundary, then speed. - Final /t/ can be dropped in some casual speech; practice releasing the /t/ crisply. - Lip rounding for /uː/ in /sjuːt/ requires minimal lip rounding; avoid over-rounding.
"She wore a bright red jumpsuit to the party and complemented it with simple sneakers."
"The flight attendant announced that all passengers should wear a jumpsuit from the new uniform collection."
"He bought a utility jumpsuit for painting the house and stored tools in the pockets."
Pronounce as /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/ (US) or /ˈdʒʌmpˌsjuːt/ (UK/AU). The primary stress is on JUMP, with a light secondary emphasis on SUIT. Start with the voice-led /dʒ/ sound, then /ʌ/ as in cup, followed by /mp/ cluster with rounded lips. The second syllable is /sut/ in US, and /sjuːt/ in UK/AU, where the /juː/ glide is present. Practice by saying “jump” + “suit” slowly, blending the boundary: /ˈdʒʌmp-ˌsut/ or /ˈdʒʌmp-ˌsjuːt/. Audio resources: Pronounce or Forvo can provide native pronunciations.
Common errors: misplacing the stress and mispronouncing the second syllable. People often say /ˈdʒʌmpˌsjuː/ or drop the /t/ at the end. Correction: keep two syllables with a clear /sut/ or /sjuːt/ depending on dialect. Ensure the /dʒ/ is as in judge, not a /j/ plus /ump/. Don’t reduce the /mp/ cluster; maintain the /mp/ transition from the /m/ to /p/ with a brief stop. For UK/AU, don’t skip the /juː/ in the second syllable when necessary.
US typically /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/ with a clean /sut/ and non-rhoticity not relevant. UK/AU often realize the second syllable as /ˈsjuːt/ or /ˈsut/ depending on speed; in fast speech, the /j/ can blend subtly into /uː/ producing /ˈdʒʊmpˌsuːt/. The rhoticity in US affects only rhotic responses, not the word itself, but surrounding vowels may influence the /ʌ/ vs /ə/ in connected speech. In Australian English, a similar /sjuːt/ realization is common when the /j/ is preserved. Practice listening to regional speakers for subtle shifts.
Two main challenges: the /dʒ/ initial, which some learners substitute with /j/ or /ʃ/; and the second syllable with /sjuːt/ in UK/AU where the /j/ sound blends into a long /uː/. Additionally, the /mp/ cluster requires quick but clear articulation between /m/ and /p/. Emphasize the boundary between 'jump' and 'suit' to avoid a blended /ˈdʒʌmpˈsuːt/ that sounds like a single syllable. Practice with slow, deliberate enunciation then speed up.
Is the second syllable pronounced with a /juː/ glide in all dialects? Answer: In many dialects, particularly US, the second syllable can be /sut/ without /j/. In UK/AU, the typical realization is /sjuːt/ with a clear /j/ (the /juː/ glide). In rapid speech, the /j/ can become a subtle palatal color, blending toward /suːt/. Use IPA references and listen to regional variants to capture the subtle difference.
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- US: /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/ with a short /u/; keep /s/ crisp and /t/ released. - UK: /ˈdʒʌmpˌsjuːt/ with a clear /juː/; maintain the /j/ onset in some speakers; avoid turning /juː/ into /uː/. - AU: /ˈdʒʌmpˌsjuːt/ similar to UK; watch vowel length in connected speech; casual speech may reduce the second vowel slightly. - In all, ensure the /dʒ/ is not devoiced; keep the /m/ and /p/ distinct; the boundary before /s/ should be smooth. IPA references: US /ˈdʒʌmpˌsut/, UK/AU /ˈdʒʌmpˌsjuːt/.
The word jumpsuit traces to the early 20th century, combining the noun jump (as a verb indicating a quick movement or jump) with suit, a garment. The sense likely arose from workwear and specialized uniforms that combined upper and lower garments into a single piece for practicality. The term gained prominence in American English through mid-century fashion and workwear catalogs, evolving from “jumpers” or “jumps” used in British contexts to describe a one-piece garment. The modern fashion sense of jumpsuit as a stylish, often all-in-one garment emerged in the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of space-age and disco influences, where sleek, continuous silhouettes were celebrated. By the late 20th and early 21st centuries, jumpsuits expanded into casual, utility, and high-fashion categories, with designers emphasizing comfort, ease of wear, and statement styling. First known printed use in English appeared in catalogs and fashion journalism in the 1920s-1930s, with broader adoption into mainstream usage in the 1960s-70s. The term has since become a staple in fashion lexicon, referenced across retail, design discourse, and popular media.
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