To pronounce "dumbed-down", say DUMB-edd-own — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DUMB-edd-own
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"dumbed-down" has 3 syllables: dumb-edd-own.
"Dumbed-down" has 3 syllables: dumb · edd · own.
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