How to pronounce numbingly
Say it like NUHM-ing-lee. Numbingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHM).
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- NUHM
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numbingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of numbingly
American and British speakers say numbingly in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌmɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈnʌmɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHM-ing-lee.
What does numbingly mean?
- In a way or to an extent that numbs
Where does numbingly come from?
From numbing + -ly.
Questions about saying numbingly
How do you pronounce numbingly?
Say NUHM-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌmɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈnʌmɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numbingly?
Numbingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHM). Broken into parts: NUHM · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say numbingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌmɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈnʌmɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.