How to Pronounce "numbing"
word
ˈnəmɪŋ
NUHM-ing
nˈʌmɪŋ
NUM-ing
Definition
Causing a loss of physical feeling or emotional response, so you can't feel pain or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnəmɪŋ
British English
nˈʌmɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUHM-ing
UK
NUM-ing
Listen in Context
The icy wind had a numbing effect on my hands.
This medicine has a numbing property to reduce pain.
There was a numbing silence after the bad news.
The dentist used a numbing gel before the injection.