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How to pronounce bumped in American English

“bumped” pronunciation by American speakers

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“bumped” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. bumped up the predictive.

    Census Bureau

  2. I fist bumped you already.

    Dept of Justice

  3. The first time he picked me up, he jerked me up and I bumped, he bumped,

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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