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How to pronounce bumps in American English

“bumps” pronunciation by American speakers

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“bumps” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Stephanie Santoso: Fist bumps, we're doing fist bumps.

    The Obama White House

  2. bumps and things like that.

    CDC

  3. HOLT: But wouldn't the bumps, like mini-speed bumps, just slow the stone down?

    NSF

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