How to pronounce crumbles
Say it like KRUHM-bulz. Crumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumbles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crumbles
American and British speakers say crumbles in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmbəlz/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-bulz.
What does crumbles mean?
- plural of crumble How to pronounce crumble
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crumble How to pronounce crumble
Questions about saying crumbles
How do you pronounce crumbles?
Say KRUHM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumbles?
Crumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say crumbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.