How to Pronounce Bumble

To pronounce "bumble", say BUMBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌmbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʌmbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bumble”

"bumble" has 2 syllables: bumbl-e. It rhymes with grumble and rumble, if that helps it stick.

What does bumble mean?

noun

  1. A confusion; a jumble.

verb

  1. To act in an inept, clumsy or inexpert manner; to make mistakes.

    “Spiders build webs and wait for insects to bumble into them.”

Words that rhyme with bumble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grumblerumblemumblestumbletumblehumblejumblefumbledrumbleumbelwimblescumble

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bumble"?▾

"Bumble" has 2 syllables: bumbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bumble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bumble" is /ˈbʌmbəl/.

What does "bumble" mean?▾

Bumble: A confusion; a jumble.

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