How to pronounce tumbles
Say it like TUHM-bulz. Tumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumbles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tumbles
American and British speakers say tumbles in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌmbəlz/ in the US and /ˈtʌmbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHM-bulz.
What does tumbles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tumble How to pronounce tumble
Questions about saying tumbles
How do you pronounce tumbles?
Say TUHM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumbles?
Tumbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tumbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌmbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtʌmbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.