How to pronounce jumbled
Say it like JUHM-buld. Jumbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
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- JUHM
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumbled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jumbled
American and British speakers say jumbled in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌmbəld/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌmbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHM-buld.
What does jumbled mean?
- In disarray, mixed up.
- simple past and past participle of jumble How to pronounce jumble
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Words that rhyme with jumbled
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Questions about saying jumbled
How do you pronounce jumbled?
Say JUHM-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmbəld/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumbled?
Jumbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say jumbled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌmbəld/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌmbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.