The spelling of the word "numbings" may seem confusing at first, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "numb" is pronounced as /nʌm/ with a short "u" sound. The second syllable "ings" is pronounced as /ɪŋz/ with a long "i" sound and a voiced "ng" sound. Together, the word "numbings" is pronounced as /ˈnʌmɪŋz/. It refers to the act of causing numbness or a loss of feeling in a specific area of the body.