How to pronounce dumfungled
Say it like DUHM-fung-guld. Dumfungled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- fung
- guld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dumfungled 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.
- fungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dumfungled
American and British speakers say dumfungled in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmfʌŋɡəld/ in the US and /ˈdʌmfʌŋɡəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-fung-guld.
What does dumfungled mean?
- Worn out, or being in a state of exhaustion.
Where does dumfungled come from?
Fanciful blend of dumbfounded + bungled.
Questions about saying dumfungled
How do you pronounce dumfungled?
Say DUHM-fung-guld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmfʌŋɡəld/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmfʌŋɡəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dumfungled?
Dumfungled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · fung · guld.
Do Americans and Brits say dumfungled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmfʌŋɡəld/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmfʌŋɡəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.