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How to pronounce dumbass

Say it like DUHM-bas. Dumbass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).

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US American/ˈdʌmˌbæs/DUHM-bas
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • DUHM
  • bas
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dumbass pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. DUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. basGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

What does dumbass mean?

noun
  1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

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Questions about saying dumbass

How do you pronounce dumbass?

Say DUHM-bas. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmˌbæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dumbass?

Dumbass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · bas.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning from WordNet 3.1.