How to pronounce bumbly
Say it like BUHM-blee. Bumbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumbly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bumbly
American and British speakers say bumbly in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmbli/ in the US and /ˈbʌmbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-blee.
What does bumbly mean?
- bumbling; inept or clumsy
Where does bumbly come from?
From bumble + -y.
Words that rhyme with bumbly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bumbly.
Questions about saying bumbly
How do you pronounce bumbly?
Say BUHM-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmbli/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumbly?
Bumbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say bumbly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmbli/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.