numb
adjectiveNot able to feel anything in a part of your body.
adjectiveNot able to feel emotions or react the way you normally would.
verbTo make a part of your body unable to feel anything.
verbTo make a feeling or emotion weaker or less strong.
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter N
The letter N makes the /n/ sound, like in 'net', 'nap', and 'nut'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.
N is a voiced alveolar nasal — the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth while voice hums through the nose. It is one of the most common consonants in English.
Tip
N hums through the nose — say /n/ and feel the buzz!
Examples
Phonics Rule: Short U
The letter U makes a short sound, like in 'cup' and 'bus'.
When the letter U appears in a closed syllable, it usually makes the short U sound /ʌ/. This sounds like 'uh'.
Tip
U says /ʌ/ like 'uh-oh, what's up?'
Examples
Phonics Rule: Silent B in MB
In MB at the end of a word, the B is silent! Like in 'lamb' and 'climb'.
When MB appears at the end of a word, the B is silent. You only pronounce the M.
Tip
B is quiet as a lamb at the end!
Examples
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