To pronounce "dumpster", say DUMPST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌmpstɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʌmpstɚ/
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"dumpster" has 2 syllables: dumpst-er.
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"Dumpster" has 2 syllables: dumpst · er.
The IPA transcription of "dumpster" is /ˈdʌmpstɚ/.
Dumpster: (Canada, US) A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.
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