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