How to Pronounce "dumbledore"
word
ˈdəmbəɫˌdɔɹ
DUHM-buhl-dor
ˈdʌmbldɔː
DUM-buhl-daw
Definition
"Dumbledore" is widely known as the name of a wise wizard character in the Harry Potter books, but it is also an old English word for a bumblebee.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəmbəɫˌdɔɹ
British English
ˈdʌmbldɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHM-buhl-dor
UK
DUM-buhl-daw
Listen in Context
Dumbledore is the headmaster at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books.
Many children love the character Dumbledore.
Dumbledore helps Harry with advice and magic.
Fans often say that Dumbledore is one of the most inspiring mentors in fiction.