How to pronounce tremble
Say it like TREM-bul. Tremble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM).
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- TREM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tremble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREMSay 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 tremble
American and British speakers say tremble in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛmbəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɛmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREM-bul.
What does tremble mean?
- To shake, quiver, or vibrate.“Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears”
- To fear; to be afraid.
- A shake, quiver, or vibration.
Where does tremble come from?
From Middle English tremblen, from Old French trembler, from Late Latin tremulāre, ultimately from Latin tremere (“quiver, shake”).
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Words that rhyme with tremble
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Questions about saying tremble
How do you pronounce tremble?
Say TREM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tremble?
Tremble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM). Broken into parts: TREM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say tremble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.