How to Pronounce Dumb

To pronounce "dumb", say DUMB — one syllable, IPA /dʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dumb”

"dumb" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with thrum and glum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dum, dumm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dumb mean?

adjective

  1. Unable to speak; lacking power of speech (kept in "deaf, dumb, and blind").

    “His younger brother was born dumb, and communicated with sign language.”

  2. Silent; unaccompanied by words.

    “dumb show”

Synonyms

banalbrainlessdopeyridiculoussillystupidvulgardumbstruck

Words that rhyme with dumb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

speechlessmutedullinarticulatesilentunarticulatestupidslow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dumb"?▾

"Dumb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dumb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dumb" is /dʌm/.

What does "dumb" mean?▾

Dumb: Unable to speak; lacking power of speech (kept in "deaf, dumb, and blind").

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