How to pronounce crumbing
Say it like KRUHM-ing. Crumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crumbing
American and British speakers say crumbing in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-ing.
What does crumbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of crumb How to pronounce crumb
Words that rhyme with crumbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crumbing.
Questions about saying crumbing
How do you pronounce crumbing?
Say KRUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumbing?
Crumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say crumbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.