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