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How to pronounce 'dumb' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "dumb" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "dumb"

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Simple pronunciation
duhm
IPA transcription
/dəm/
Word frequency
3,756th

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What does "dumb" mean?

  1. 1.unable to speak
  2. 2.not showing the ability to think or understand things

Examples of "dumb" in a sentence

  • He couldn't answer the question, dumbfounded.
  • She felt dumb for forgetting her keys.
  • He made a dumb mistake and got fired.

How common is "dumb"?

Dumb is the 3,756th most common word in English.

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