How to pronounce dumbfound
Say it like DUHM-fownd. Dumbfound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʌmfaʊnd/DUHM-fownd
UK British/ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/duhm-FOWND
- DUHM
- fownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbfound 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.
- fowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbfound
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: duhm-FOWND.
What does dumbfound mean?
verb
- To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
Where does dumbfound come from?
Blend of dumb + confound.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying dumbfound
How do you pronounce dumbfound?
Say DUHM-fownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbfound?
Dumbfound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · fownd.
Is dumbfound pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ (duhm-FOWND).