How to pronounce rumbles
Say it like RUHM-bulz. Rumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumbles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rumbles
American and British speakers say rumbles in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmbəlz/ in the US and /ˈrʌmbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-bulz.
What does rumbles mean?
- plural of rumble How to pronounce rumble
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rumble How to pronounce rumble
Questions about saying rumbles
How do you pronounce rumbles?
Say RUHM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumbles?
Rumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say rumbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.