How to pronounce dumbfounds
Say it like DUHM-fowndz. Dumbfounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- fowndz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbfounds 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.
- fowndzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbfounds
American and British speakers say dumbfounds in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmfaʊndz/ in the US and /ˈdʌmfaʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-fowndz.
What does dumbfounds mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dumbfound How to pronounce dumbfound
Questions about saying dumbfounds
How do you pronounce dumbfounds?
Say DUHM-fowndz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmfaʊndz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmfaʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbfounds?
Dumbfounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · fowndz.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbfounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmfaʊndz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmfaʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.