How to Pronounce Mind-numbing

To pronounce "mind-numbing", say MINDN-umb-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MINDN-umb-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mind-numbing”

"mind-numbing" has 3 syllables: mindn-umb-ing.

What does mind-numbing mean?

adjective

  1. Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.

    “After hours of mind-numbing work sorting hundreds of nearly identical form, he needed to stop and do something else.”

Related words

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How many syllables are in "mind-numbing"?▾

"Mind-numbing" has 3 syllables: mindn · umb · ing.

What does "mind-numbing" mean?▾

Mind-numbing: Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.

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