How to pronounce stumbling
Say it like STUHM-buh-ling. Stumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM).
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- STUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stumbling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stumbling
American and British speakers say stumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHM-buh-ling.
What does stumbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of stumble How to pronounce stumble
- The motion of one who stumbles.
Words that rhyme with stumbling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stumbling.
Questions about saying stumbling
How do you pronounce stumbling?
Say STUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stumbling?
Stumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM). Broken into parts: STUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say stumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.