How to Pronounce "dumpster"
word
/ˈdəmpstɝ/
DUHMP-stur
/dˈʌmpstɐ/
DUHMP-stuh
Definition
A large metal container for waste, usually found outside buildings, used for collecting and transporting large amounts of garbage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdəmpstɝ/
British English
/dˈʌmpstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHMP-stur
UK
DUHMP-stuh
Listen in Context
The dumpster behind the store is full of boxes.
Please throw the garbage bags into the dumpster.
The workers emptied the dumpster this morning.
Someone left an old sofa next to the dumpster.