How to pronounce numbing
Say it like NUHM-ing. Numbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHM).
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- NUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of numbing
American and British speakers say numbing in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHM-ing.
What does numbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of numb How to pronounce numb
- An act by which something is numbed.
- That numbs.“a numbing pain”
Words that rhyme with numbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of numbing.
Questions about saying numbing
How do you pronounce numbing?
Say NUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numbing?
Numbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHM). Broken into parts: NUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say numbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.