How to pronounce rumbling
Say it like RUHM-buh-ling. Rumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumbling 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.
- 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 rumbling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: RUHM-bling.
What does rumbling mean?
- A muted sound of complaint or discontent (often used in the plural).“The rumblings of the masses precede the crumbling of the state.”
- A deep low noise.“The rumbling of distant thunder echoed from the hilltop.”
- Deep- and slow-sounding.“rumbling discontent”
- present participle and gerund of rumble How to pronounce rumble
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Words that rhyme with rumbling
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Questions about saying rumbling
How do you pronounce rumbling?
Say RUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmblɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumbling?
Rumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · buh · ling.
Is rumbling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrʌmblɪŋ/ (RUHM-bling).