How to pronounce rumblings
Say it like RUHM-buh-lingz. Rumblings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- buh
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumblings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rumblings
American and British speakers say rumblings in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-buh-lingz.
What does rumblings mean?
- plural of rumbling How to pronounce rumbling
Questions about saying rumblings
How do you pronounce rumblings?
Say RUHM-buh-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumblings?
Rumblings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · buh · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say rumblings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.