How to pronounce dummy
Say it like DUHM-ee. Dummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM).
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- DUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dummy
American and British speakers say dummy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌmi/ in the US and /ˈdʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM-ee.
What does dummy mean?
- a person who does not talk
- an ignorant or foolish person
- a figure representing the human form
- make a dummy of“dummy up the books that are to be published”
- having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function“a dummy corporation”
Where does dummy come from?
From dumb + -y. Pacifier sense from dummy teat where dummy is in the sense of a nonfunctional replica.
Words that rhyme with dummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dummy.
Questions about saying dummy
How do you pronounce dummy?
Say DUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈdʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dummy?
Dummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHM). Broken into parts: DUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈdʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.