How to pronounce ramble
Say it like RAM-bul. Ramble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ramble
American and British speakers say ramble in essentially the same way: /ˈræmbəl/ in the US and /ˈræmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-bul.
What does ramble mean?
- To move about aimlessly, or on a winding course.
- To walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter.
- To lead the life of a vagabond or itinerant; to move about with no fixed place of address.
- A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside.
- A rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction.
- A bed of shale over the seam of coal.
Where does ramble come from?
"mid-15 c., perhaps frequentative of 'romen' 'to walk, go' perhaps via 'romblen' (late 14 c.) 'to ramble.' The vowel change perhaps by influence of Middle Dutch 'rammelen,' a derivative of 'rammen' 'copulate,' 'used of the night wanderings
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Words that rhyme with ramble
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Questions about saying ramble
How do you pronounce ramble?
Say RAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈræmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramble?
Ramble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say ramble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈræmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.