How to pronounce dumbphone
Say it like DUHM-fohn. Dumbphone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbphone 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.
- fohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DUHM-fohn.
What does dumbphone mean?
- A cell phone that does not have any functionality characteristic of a smartphone.
Where does dumbphone come from?
From dumb + phone, constructed as an antonym to smartphone.
Questions about saying dumbphone
How do you pronounce dumbphone?
Say DUHM-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbphone?
Dumbphone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · fohn.
Is dumbphone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʌmfəʊn/ (DUHM-fohn).