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dim bulb

/ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.34 in modern English

Syllables
dim bulb
IPA
/ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who is slow-witted or stupid.

Informal

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/
  • British English: /ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/

Usage

Inflected Forms

dim bulbs (plural) dimbulb (alternative)

Phrases

dim-bulb

Frequently Paired Words

dim-bulb

Synonyms

dimwit dope dunderhead nitwit

Homonyms

dim-bulb

Questions

How do you pronounce dim bulb?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/.
What does dim bulb mean?
A person who is slow-witted or stupid.

How to pronounce dim bulb

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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