How do you pronounce "bumps"?

In American English: /ˈbʌmps/ (BUHMPS). In British English: /bˈʌmps/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌmps/ (BUHMPS). In Australian English: /bˈʌmps/ (B).

Is "bumps" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌmps/ (BUHMPS), while in British English it's /bˈʌmps/ (B).

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bumps

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/ˈbʌmps/

BUHMPS

Syllable Breakdown

bʌmpsbumps

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