How to pronounce ambling
Say it like AM-buh-ling. Ambling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ambling
American and British speakers say ambling in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-buh-ling.
What does ambling mean?
Questions about saying ambling
How do you pronounce ambling?
Say AM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambling?
Ambling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say ambling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.