How to pronounce mumbling
Say it like MUHM-buh-ling. Mumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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- MUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mumbling 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.
- 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 mumbling
American and British speakers say mumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHM-buh-ling.
What does mumbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of mumble How to pronounce mumble
- An act in which someone mumbles something
Words that rhyme with mumbling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mumbling.
Questions about saying mumbling
How do you pronounce mumbling?
Say MUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mumbling?
Mumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say mumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.