How to pronounce dumb
dumb
/dʌm/
1 syllable
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The final b is silent: the word ends in /m/.
Dumb, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Attractive women are often thought to be dumb.
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- often/ˈɔːfən/
- massachusetts/mæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce dumb?
Dumb is pronounced /dʌm/ in American English.
How many syllables are in dumb?
Dumb has 1 syllable.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in dumb?
The final b is silent: the word ends in /m/.