How to pronounce fumbling
Say it like FUHM-buh-ling. Fumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHM).
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- FUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumbling 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.
- 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 fumbling
American and British speakers say fumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHM-buh-ling.
What does fumbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of fumble How to pronounce fumble
- An instance of clumsiness, especially of the hands or fingers.
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Questions about saying fumbling
How do you pronounce fumbling?
Say FUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumbling?
Fumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHM). Broken into parts: FUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say fumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.