How to pronounce stumbled
Say it like STUHM-buld. Stumbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM).
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- STUHM
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stumbled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stumbled
American and British speakers say stumbled in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌmbəld/ in the US and /ˈstʌmbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHM-buld.
What does stumbled mean?
- simple past and past participle of stumble How to pronounce stumble
Words that rhyme with stumbled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stumbled.
Questions about saying stumbled
How do you pronounce stumbled?
Say STUHM-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌmbəld/. In British English it is /ˈstʌmbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stumbled?
Stumbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM). Broken into parts: STUHM · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say stumbled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌmbəld/ and the British form is /ˈstʌmbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.