How to pronounce tumbling
Say it like TUHM-buh-ling. Tumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumbling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tumbling
American and British speakers say tumbling in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHM-buh-ling.
What does tumbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of tumble How to pronounce tumble
- The act of something that tumbles.
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Words that rhyme with tumbling
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Questions about saying tumbling
How do you pronounce tumbling?
Say TUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumbling?
Tumbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say tumbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.