How to pronounce rumple
Say it like RUHM-pul. Rumple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumple 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rumple
American and British speakers say rumple in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmpəl/ in the US and /ˈrʌmpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-pul.
What does rumple mean?
- To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.“I'll rumple my bedsheets so it looks like I was here last night.”
- To muss; to tousle.
- A wrinkle.
Where does rumple come from?
From Middle English rimplen (“to become wrinkled”).
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Questions about saying rumple
How do you pronounce rumple?
Say RUHM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumple?
Rumple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say rumple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmpəl/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.