How to pronounce bumbledom
Say it like BUHM-bul-dum. Bumbledom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- bul
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumbledom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bumbledom
American and British speakers say bumbledom in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmbəldəm/ in the US and /ˈbʌmbəldəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-bul-dum.
What does bumbledom mean?
- bureaucracy; mannerisms characteristic of pompous, arrogant or pretentious officials.
Where does bumbledom come from?
From Mr. Bumble, a character in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, + -dom.
Questions about saying bumbledom
How do you pronounce bumbledom?
Say BUHM-bul-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmbəldəm/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmbəldəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumbledom?
Bumbledom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · bul · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say bumbledom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmbəldəm/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmbəldəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.