How to Pronounce Dumb-waiter

To pronounce "dumb-waiter", say DUMBW-ait-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

DUMBW-ait-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “dumb-waiter”

"dumb-waiter" has 3 syllables: dumbw-ait-er. It rhymes with dumbwaiter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dumbwaiter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dumb-waiter mean?

noun

  1. A small elevator used to move food etc. from one floor of a building to another.
  2. A table or set of trays on rollers used for serving food.

Words that rhyme with dumb-waiter

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dumb-waiter"?▾

"Dumb-waiter" has 3 syllables: dumbw · ait · er.

What does "dumb-waiter" mean?▾

Dumb-waiter: A small elevator used to move food etc. from one floor of a building to another.

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