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