How to pronounce grumbles
Say it like GRUHM-bulz. Grumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM).
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- GRUHM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grumbles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHMSay 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 grumbles
American and British speakers say grumbles in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHM-bulz.
What does grumbles mean?
- plural of grumble How to pronounce grumble
- third-person singular simple present indicative of grumble How to pronounce grumble
Questions about saying grumbles
How do you pronounce grumbles?
Say GRUHM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grumbles?
Grumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM). Broken into parts: GRUHM · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say grumbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.