How to pronounce dumbstruck
Say it like DUHM-struhk. Dumbstruck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- struhk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbstruck 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.
- struhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbstruck
American and British speakers say dumbstruck in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/ in the US and /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-struhk.
What does dumbstruck mean?
- So shocked as to be unable to speak.
Where does dumbstruck come from?
From dumb + struck. Comapare strike dumb.
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Questions about saying dumbstruck
How do you pronounce dumbstruck?
Say DUHM-struhk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbstruck?
Dumbstruck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · struhk.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbstruck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.