How to pronounce dumbfounded
Say it like DUHM-fown-did. Dumbfounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- fown
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbfounded 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.
- fownKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbfounded
American and British speakers say dumbfounded in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-fown-did.
What does dumbfounded mean?
- Shocked and speechless.
- simple past and past participle of dumbfound How to pronounce dumbfound
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Questions about saying dumbfounded
How do you pronounce dumbfounded?
Say DUHM-fown-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbfounded?
Dumbfounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · fown · did.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbfounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.