How Do You Spell DUMMIES?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌmɪz] (IPA)

The word "Dummies" is spelled with two "m"s, as indicated by the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈdʌmiz/. The first syllable is stressed, and is pronounced with the short "u" sound as in "cup" /ʌ/. The following "m" is pronounced with a nasal sound /m/. The second syllable is pronounced with the long "e" sound as in "me" /i/, followed by the voiced "z" sound /z/. The spelling of "Dummies" can sometimes cause confusion, but the IPA transcription helps clarify the pronunciation.

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DUMMIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Dummies, in its noun form, refers to a plural term for the word "dummy." A dummy can refer to various meanings based on the context it is used in.

    1. A dummy is often used to describe an object or figure that resembles a human body in its shape, size, or functionality. It is commonly employed in medical training or CPR practice, where a dummy is used to simulate a human body for students to practice performing lifesaving techniques.

    2. The term "dummy" can also refer to a clueless or foolish person. It describes someone lacking intelligence or having a limited understanding of a given subject or situation. It is often used informally, sometimes in a derogatory manner, and its effect can vary depending on the nature of the conversation or relationship between individuals.

    3. In the context of writing or publishing, "dummy" is frequently used to refer to a mock-up or prototype of a book or magazine. This dummy is usually created to demonstrate the layout, design, and overall structure of the final product before it goes into production.

    It is important to note that the term "dummy" can have different meanings based on the context, and its interpretation may vary depending on the cultural or regional usage of the word.

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Other Common Misspellings for DUMMIES

Etymology of DUMMIES

The word "dummies" has an interesting etymology that traces back to the late 16th century. It originated from the term "dumb" or "dumb creature", which initially referred to a person who could not speak, usually due to a lack of intelligence. In the context of ventriloquism, a "dummy" was a figure or doll representing a dumb or silent person that could be manipulated by the ventriloquist. Over time, this term expanded to include any type of representation or replica used for practice or demonstration purposes, often called "dummies", regardless of the subject matter. So, the word "dummies" went from referring to silent individuals to representing inanimate objects utilized for practice or display.

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Conjugate verb Dummies

CONDITIONAL

I would dummies
you would dummies
he/she/it would dummies
we would dummies
they would dummies

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dummiesing
you would be dummiesing
he/she/it would be dummiesing
we would be dummiesing
they would be dummiesing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dummies
you would have dummies
he/she/it would have dummies
we would have dummies
they would have dummies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dummiesing
you would have been dummiesing
he/she/it would have been dummiesing
we would have been dummiesing
they would have been dummiesing

FUTURE

I will dummies
you will dummies
he/she/it will dummies
we will dummies
they will dummies

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dummiesing
you will be dummiesing
he/she/it will be dummiesing
we will be dummiesing
they will be dummiesing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dummiesed
you will have dummiesed
he/she/it will have dummiesed
we will have dummiesed
they will have dummiesed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dummiesing
you will have been dummiesing
he/she/it will have been dummiesing
we will have been dummiesing
they will have been dummiesing

IMPERATIVE

you dummies
we let´s dummies

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dummies

PAST

I dummiesed
you dummiesed
he/she/it dummiesed
we dummiesed
they dummiesed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dummiesing
you were dummiesing
he/she/it was dummiesing
we were dummiesing
they were dummiesing

PAST PARTICIPLE

dummiesed

PAST PERFECT

I had dummiesed
you had dummiesed
he/she/it had dummiesed
we had dummiesed
they had dummiesed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dummiesing
you had been dummiesing
he/she/it had been dummiesing
we had been dummiesing
they had been dummiesing

PRESENT

I dummies
you dummies
he/she/it dummieses
we dummies
they dummies

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dummiesing
you are dummiesing
he/she/it is dummiesing
we are dummiesing
they are dummiesing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dummiesing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dummiesed
you have dummiesed
he/she/it has dummiesed
we have dummiesed
they have dummiesed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dummiesing
you have been dummiesing
he/she/it has been dummiesing
we have been dummiesing
they have been dummiesing

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