How to pronounce dummies
Say it like DUHM-eez. Dummies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dummies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dummies
American and British speakers say dummies in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmiz/ in the US and /ˈdʌmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-eez.
What does dummies mean?
- plural of dummy How to pronounce dummy
- plural of dummie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dummy How to pronounce dummy
Questions about saying dummies
How do you pronounce dummies?
Say DUHM-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmiz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dummies?
Dummies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say dummies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmiz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.