How to pronounce dumbest
Say it like DUHM-ust. Dumbest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbest
American and British speakers say dumbest in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌməst/ in the US and /ˈdʌməst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-ust.
What does dumbest mean?
- superlative form of dumb: most dumb How to pronounce dumb
Questions about saying dumbest
How do you pronounce dumbest?
Say DUHM-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌməst/. In British English it is /ˈdʌməst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbest?
Dumbest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌməst/ and the British form is /ˈdʌməst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.