How do you pronounce "dumbbell"?

In American English: /ˈdʌmˌbɛl/ (DUHM-behl). In British English: /dˈʌmbɛl/ (D-uhmb). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌmˌbɛl/ (DUHM-behl). In Australian English: /dˈʌmbɛl/ (D-uhmb).

Is "dumbbell" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌmˌbɛl/ (DUHM-behl), while in British English it's /dˈʌmbɛl/ (D-uhmb).

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dumbbell

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/ˈdʌmˌbɛl/

DUHM-behl

Syllable Breakdown

dʌmdumb·bɛlbell

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