How to Pronounce “numb”

American (US)

/nʌm/

British (UK)

/nʌm/

adjective — Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

Example: fingers numb with cold.

The final b is silent. A b after m at the end of a word is never pronounced in English. “numb” ends on the /m/ sound, with the mouth closed and no release.

What does "numb" mean?

numb (adjective): Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation. For example — fingers numb with cold.

How do you pronounce "numb" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "numb", /nʌm/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "numb"?

/nʌm/ in American English, /nʌm/ in British English.

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