How to pronounce dumbly
Say it like DUHM-lee. Dumbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbly
American and British speakers say dumbly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmli/ in the US and /ˈdʌmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-lee.
What does dumbly mean?
- In a silent way.
Where does dumbly come from?
From dumb + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with dumbly
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Questions about saying dumbly
How do you pronounce dumbly?
Say DUHM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmli/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbly?
Dumbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmli/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.