How to pronounce tumbril
Say it like TUHM-bril. Tumbril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM).
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- TUHM
- bril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumbril 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.
- brilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tumbril
American and British speakers say tumbril in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌmbrɪl/ in the US and /ˈtʌmbrɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHM-bril.
What does tumbril mean?
- A cart well suited to dumping its load easily, being single-axled and also often having a hinged tailboard.
Where does tumbril come from?
From Old French tumberel (modern French tombereau, in Anglo-Latin tumberellus), from tomber, tumber (“to fall”).
Questions about saying tumbril
How do you pronounce tumbril?
Say TUHM-bril. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌmbrɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtʌmbrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumbril?
Tumbril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHM). Broken into parts: TUHM · bril.
Do Americans and Brits say tumbril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌmbrɪl/ and the British form is /ˈtʌmbrɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.