How to pronounce dumbing
Say it like DUHM-ing. Dumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbing
American and British speakers say dumbing in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-ing.
What does dumbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of dumb How to pronounce dumb
Words that rhyme with dumbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dumbing.
Questions about saying dumbing
How do you pronounce dumbing?
Say DUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbing?
Dumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.