How to pronounce shambling
Say it like SHAM-bling. Shambling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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- SHAM
- bling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shambling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- blingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shambling
American and British speakers say shambling in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAM-bling.
What does shambling mean?
- present participle and gerund of shamble How to pronounce shamble
- Who walks while dragging or shuffling the feet.“moving with a shambling gait”
- An awkward, irregular gait.
Words that rhyme with shambling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shambling.
Questions about saying shambling
How do you pronounce shambling?
Say SHAM-bling. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shambling?
Shambling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · bling.
Do Americans and Brits say shambling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.