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How to pronounce bump in American English

“bump” pronunciation by American speakers

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“bump” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It was just a little bump, bump, bump.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. and so for every rotation of this star we hear a bump bump bump a radio

    NSF

  3. Who's got a bump, who's got a bump for me?

    The Obama White House

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