How to pronounce dumbwalking
Say it like DUHM-waw-king. Dumbwalking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- waw
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumbwalking 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.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dumbwalking
American and British speakers say dumbwalking in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmˌwɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌmˌwɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-waw-king.
What does dumbwalking mean?
- The act of walking while distracted or preoccupied by something else, often looking at a smartphone.
Where does dumbwalking come from?
From dumb + walking.
Questions about saying dumbwalking
How do you pronounce dumbwalking?
Say DUHM-waw-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmˌwɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmˌwɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumbwalking?
Dumbwalking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · waw · king.
Do Americans and Brits say dumbwalking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmˌwɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmˌwɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.