How Do You Spell DUMFOUND?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌmfa͡ʊnd] (IPA)

Dumfound is a verb that means to astonish or greatly surprise. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which breaks down the word's sounds into individual symbols. The first syllable "dum" is pronounced with a "d" sound followed by a short "u" sound as in "hut" and an "m" sound. The second syllable "found" is pronounced with a "f" sound followed by a long "ou" sound as in "loud" and a "nd" sound. Together, they make up the word that describes a state of being left utterly surprised or perplexed.

DUMFOUND Meaning and Definition

1. Dumfound is a verb that is used to describe the state of leaving someone completely speechless or astonished due to their inability to comprehend or understand a situation, event, or information presented to them. It refers to the act of confounding or perplexing someone to the point where they are unable to think or respond.

   When someone is dumfounded, they are caught off guard and become utterly shocked or amazed because they are unable to grasp or comprehend what has just occurred or been said. This can happen in various contexts, such as when faced with an unexpected revelation, an incredibly surprising turn of events, or mind-boggling information. The term often implies a sense of awe or disbelief, leaving the individual in a state of complete mental perplexity.

   Being dumfounded can manifest through stunned silence, gaping with an open mouth, or even being rendered speechless. It is a moment of awe and bewilderment, where one's cognitive abilities are momentarily suspended.

   The word "dumfound" carries a connotation of astonishment that arises from a lack of understanding or comprehension. It is often used to describe situations or events that exceed one's expectations, leaving them utterly dumbstruck or flabbergasted.

Common Misspellings for DUMFOUND

• sumfound
• xumfound
• cumfound
• fumfound
• rumfound
• eumfound
• dymfound
• dhmfound
• djmfound
• dimfound
• d8mfound
• d7mfound
• dunfound
• dukfound
• dujfound
• dumdound
• dumcound
• dumvound
• dumgound

Etymology of DUMFOUND

The word "dumfound" originated in the late 17th century. It is a combination of two words: "dumb" and "found". In this context, "dumb" means "unable to speak" or "silent", and "found" means "to strike" or "to beat". Therefore, "dumfound" originally meant to strike someone dumb or speechless. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to leaving someone astonished, amazed, or perplexed.

Conjugate verb Dumfound

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dumfounded

you would have dumfounded

he/she/it would have dumfounded

we would have dumfounded

they would have dumfounded

I would have dumfound

you would have dumfound

he/she/it would have dumfound

we would have dumfound

they would have dumfound

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dumfounding

you would have been dumfounding

he/she/it would have been dumfounding

we would have been dumfounding

they would have been dumfounding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dumfound

you would dumfound

he/she/it would dumfound

we would dumfound

they would dumfound

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dumfounding

you would be dumfounding

he/she/it would be dumfounding

we would be dumfounding

they would be dumfounding

FUTURE

I will dumfound

you will dumfound

he/she/it will dumfound

we will dumfound

they will dumfound

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dumfounding

you will be dumfounding

he/she/it will be dumfounding

we will be dumfounding

they will be dumfounding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dumfounded

you will have dumfounded

he/she/it will have dumfounded

we will have dumfounded

they will have dumfounded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dumfounding

you will have been dumfounding

he/she/it will have been dumfounding

we will have been dumfounding

they will have been dumfounding

IMPERATIVE

you dumfound

we let´s dumfound

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dumfound

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dumfounding

you were dumfounding

he/she/it was dumfounding

we were dumfounding

they were dumfounding

PAST PARTICIPLE

dumfounded

PAST PERFECT

I had dumfounded

you had dumfounded

he/she/it had dumfounded

we had dumfounded

they had dumfounded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dumfounding

you had been dumfounding

he/she/it had been dumfounding

we had been dumfounding

they had been dumfounding

PRESENT

I dumfound

you dumfound

he/she/it dumfounds

we dumfound

they dumfound

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dumfounding

you are dumfounding

he/she/it is dumfounding

we are dumfounding

they are dumfounding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dumfounding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dumfounded

you have dumfounded

he/she/it has dumfounded

we have dumfounded

they have dumfounded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dumfounding

you have been dumfounding

he/she/it has been dumfounding

we have been dumfounding

they have been dumfounding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dumfound

SIMPLE PAST

I dumfounded

you dumfounded

he/she/it dumfounded

we dumfounded

they dumfounded