How to pronounce grumbling
Say it like GRUHM-buh-ling. Grumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM).
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- GRUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grumbling 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.
- 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 grumbling
American and British speakers say grumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHM-buh-ling.
What does grumbling mean?
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Words that rhyme with grumbling
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Questions about saying grumbling
How do you pronounce grumbling?
Say GRUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grumbling?
Grumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM). Broken into parts: GRUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say grumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.