How to pronounce scumble
Say it like SKUHM-bul. Scumble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHM).
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- SKUHM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scumble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scumble
American and British speakers say scumble in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌmbəl/ in the US and /ˈskʌmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHM-bul.
What does scumble mean?
- An opaque kind of glaze (layer of paint).
- To apply an opaque glaze to an area of a painting to make it softer or duller.
- To apply a painted pattern to the finish of a piece of furniture to simulate the woodgrain of another timber, as for example to give pine an appearance of oak.“scumbled pine”
Where does scumble come from?
Uncertain; perhaps from scum with frequentative -le.
Words that rhyme with scumble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scumble.
Questions about saying scumble
How do you pronounce scumble?
Say SKUHM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈskʌmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scumble?
Scumble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHM). Broken into parts: SKUHM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say scumble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈskʌmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.