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