How to pronounce rumble
Say it like RUHM-bul. Rumble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rumble
American and British speakers say rumble in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmbəl/ in the US and /ˈrʌmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-bul.
What does rumble mean?
- To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.“If I don't eat, my stomach will rumble.”
- To discover deceitful or underhanded behavior.“The police is going to rumble your hideout.”
- To move while making a rumbling noise.“The truck rumbled over the rough road.”
- A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.“The rumble from passing trucks made it hard to sleep at night.”
- A street fight or brawl.
- A rotating cask or box in which small articles are smoothed or polished by friction against each other.
- An onomatopoeia describing a rumbling noise
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rumble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rumble.
Questions about saying rumble
How do you pronounce rumble?
Say RUHM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumble?
Rumble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say rumble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.