How to pronounce tumblers
Say it like TUHM-blerz. Tumblers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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US American/ˈtʌmblɚz/TUHM-blerz
UK British/ˈtʌmbləz/TUHM-bluz
- TUHM
- blerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumblers 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.
- blerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tumblers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUHM-bluz.
What does tumblers mean?
noun
- plural of tumbler How to pronounce tumbler
Questions about saying tumblers
How do you pronounce tumblers?
Say TUHM-blerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmblɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmbləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumblers?
Tumblers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · blerz.
Is tumblers 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 /ˈtʌmbləz/ (TUHM-bluz).