How to pronounce shamble
Say it like SHAIRM-bul. Shamble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAIRM).
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- SHAIRM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAIRMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shamble
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAIRM-bul.
What does shamble mean?
- To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.“I wasn't too impressed with the fellow, when he shambled in unenthusiastically and an hour late.”
- One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level.
- Shambling, awkward, ungainly; distorted, ill-shapen, wry.“His awkward stagger is due to his shamble legs.”
Where does shamble come from?
The verb is probably derived from the adjective, itself from attributive use of the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying shamble
How do you pronounce shamble?
Say SHAIRM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛrmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛəmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamble?
Shamble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAIRM). Broken into parts: SHAIRM · bul.
Is shamble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɛəmbəl/ (SHAIRM-bul).