How to pronounce bumbling
Say it like BUHM-buh-ling. Bumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumbling 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.
- 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 bumbling
American and British speakers say bumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-buh-ling.
What does bumbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of bumble How to pronounce bumble
- The act of one who bumbles; a mistake or error, especially through clumsiness.
- Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent or inept; showing little or no skill.“a bumbling fool”
Words that rhyme with bumbling
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Questions about saying bumbling
How do you pronounce bumbling?
Say BUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumbling?
Bumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say bumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.