How to Pronounce "numbskull"
word
ˈnʌmˌskʌl
NUM-skull
nˈʌmbskʌl
NUMB-skull
Definition
A 'numbskull' is a slang word for someone who is not smart or acts foolishly; it is used to call someone stupid or silly, often in a joking or lighthearted way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnʌmˌskʌl
British English
nˈʌmbskʌl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUM-skull
UK
NUMB-skull
Listen in Context
Don't be a numbskull; read the instructions first.
My brother can be a numbskull sometimes, but I love him.
Only a numbskull would leave the door open at night.
You numbskull, that's not how you fix a bike!