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