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How to pronounce chumble

Say it like CHUHM-bul. Chumble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM).

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US American/ˈtʃʌmbəl/CHUHM-bul
UK British/ˈtʃʌmbəl/CHUHM-bul
  • CHUHM
  • bul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Chumble pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. CHUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of chumble

American and British speakers say chumble in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌmbəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌmbəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: CHUHM-bul.

What does chumble mean?

verb
  1. To peck at or nibble.

Where does chumble come from?

Probably of imitative origin.

Words that rhyme with chumble

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chumble.

Questions about saying chumble

How do you pronounce chumble?

Say CHUHM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in chumble?

Chumble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM). Broken into parts: CHUHM · bul.

Do Americans and Brits say chumble the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).