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