How to pronounce tumbler
Say it like TUHM-bler. Tumbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- bler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumbler 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.
- blerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tumbler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUHM-bluh.
What does tumbler mean?
- A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking.
- A device for smoothing and polishing rough objects that are placed inside its rotating chamber.“rock tumbler”
- A piece attached to, or forming part of, the hammer of a gunlock, upon which the mainspring acts and in which are the notches for sear point to enter.
Where does tumbler come from?
From tumble + -er.
Questions about saying tumbler
How do you pronounce tumbler?
Say TUHM-bler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmblɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumbler?
Tumbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · bler.
Is tumbler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʌmblə/ (TUHM-bluh).