How to pronounce dumbbells
Say it like DUHM-belz. Dumbbells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- belz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbbells pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- belzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbbells
American and British speakers say dumbbells in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/ in the US and /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-belz.
What does dumbbells mean?
- plural of dumbbell How to pronounce dumbbell
Questions about saying dumbbells
How do you pronounce dumbbells?
Say DUHM-belz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbbells?
Dumbbells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · belz.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbbells the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.