How to Pronounce Dumbfounded

To pronounce "dumbfounded", say DUMBF-ound-ed — 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

DUMBF-ound-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “dumbfounded”

"dumbfounded" has 3 syllables: dumbf-ound-ed. It rhymes with dumfounded, if that helps it stick.

What does dumbfounded mean?

verb

  1. To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.

adjective

  1. Shocked and speechless.

Synonyms

flabbergaststrike dumbamazedastonishedastoundedconfoundedflabbergastedperplexedshockedspeechless

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Words that rhyme with dumbfounded

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dumfounded

Related words

flabbergastedthunderstruckstupefiedsurprisedstunnedstaggeredastonishedastounded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dumbfounded"?▾

"Dumbfounded" has 3 syllables: dumbf · ound · ed.

What does "dumbfounded" mean?▾

Dumbfounded: To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.

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