How to pronounce mumbled
Say it like MUHM-buld. Mumbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mumbled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHMSay 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 mumbled
American and British speakers say mumbled in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌmbəld/ in the US and /ˈmʌmbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-buld.
What does mumbled mean?
- simple past and past participle of mumble How to pronounce mumble
Words that rhyme with mumbled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mumbled.
Questions about saying mumbled
How do you pronounce mumbled?
Say MUHM-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmbəld/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mumbled?
Mumbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say mumbled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌmbəld/ and the British form is /ˈmʌmbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.