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