How to Pronounce Dummy

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ˈdʌmi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dummy”

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

What does dummy mean?

noun

  1. A silent person; a person who does not talk.
  2. An unintelligent person.

    “Don't be such a dummy!”

verb

  1. To make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.

    “The carpenters dummied some props for the rehearsals.”

  2. To feint.

Synonyms

dumbiejukemannequinmarionette

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Words that rhyme with dummy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rummychummyplummyscummyscrimygummyyummycrummymummytummyslummyscrummy

Related words

unrealblankboobyboobartificialdopepinheaddumbbell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dummy"?▾

"Dummy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dummy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dummy" is /ˈdʌmi/.

What does "dummy" mean?▾

Dummy: A silent person; a person who does not talk.

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