To pronounce "dumpling", say DUMPL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
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"dumpling" has 2 syllables: dumpl-ing. It rhymes with crumpling and dimpling, if that helps it stick.
noun
“My little dumpling.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dumpling" has 2 syllables: dumpl · ing.
The IPA transcription of "dumpling" is /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/.
Dumpling: A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.
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