How do you pronounce "dumbbells"?

In American English: /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/ (DUHM-behlz). In British English: /dˈʌmbɛlz/ (D-uhmb). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/ (DUHM-behlz). In Australian English: /dˈʌmbɛlz/ (D-uhmb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/ (DUHM-behlz), while in British English it's /dˈʌmbɛlz/ (D-uhmb).

How to Pronounce "dumbbells"

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dumbbells

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/ˈdʌmˌbɛlz/

DUHM-behlz

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dʌmdumb·bɛlzbells

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