How to pronounce amble
Say it like AM-bul. Amble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce amble. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amble
American and British speakers say amble in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbəl/ in the US and /ˈæmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-bul.
What does amble mean?
- To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.“amble through the park”
- Of a quadruped: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other.
- An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.“slow amble”
- An easy gait, especially that of a horse.
- That which follows the preamble, by analogy.
Where does amble come from?
From Middle English amblen, from Old French ambler (“walk as a horse does”), from Old Occitan amblar, from Latin ambulō (“to walk”).
Questions about saying amble
How do you pronounce amble?
Say AM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈæmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amble?
Amble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say amble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈæmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.