How to pronounce crumbling
Say it like KRUHM-buh-ling. Crumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumbling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crumbling
American and British speakers say crumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-buh-ling.
What does crumbling mean?
- That crumbles; that breaks into small pieces or particles.
- In a state of decline.“A rain of dust fell from the crumbling ceiling.”
- present participle and gerund of crumble How to pronounce crumble
- Material that has crumbled away; crumbs.
Words that rhyme with crumbling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crumbling.
Questions about saying crumbling
How do you pronounce crumbling?
Say KRUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumbling?
Crumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say crumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.