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