How to pronounce duuumb
Say it like DUHMB. Duuumb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHMB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duuumb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHMBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of duuumb
American and British speakers say duuumb in essentially the same way: /dʌmb/ in the US and /dʌmb/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHMB.
What does duuumb mean?
- Elongated form of dumb.
Questions about saying duuumb
How do you pronounce duuumb?
Say DUHMB. The American pronunciation is /dʌmb/. In British English it is /dʌmb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duuumb?
Duuumb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHMB.
Do Americans and Brits say duuumb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌmb/ and the British form is /dʌmb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.