How to pronounce cramble
Say it like KRAM-bul. Cramble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAM).
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- KRAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cramble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cramble
American and British speakers say cramble in essentially the same way: /ˈkræmbəl/ in the US and /ˈkræmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAM-bul.
What does cramble mean?
- A branch that has been broken and blown onto the ground by the wind.
- To break apart.
- To twist and wind irregularly.
- To move unsteadily or with difficulty; to hobble.
Words that rhyme with cramble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cramble.
Questions about saying cramble
How do you pronounce cramble?
Say KRAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkræmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cramble?
Cramble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAM). Broken into parts: KRAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say cramble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkræmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.