How to Pronounce Bumbling

To pronounce "bumbling", say BUMBL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bumbling”

"bumbling" has 2 syllables: bumbl-ing. It rhymes with rumbling and grumbling, if that helps it stick.

What does bumbling mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To boom, as a bittern; to buzz, as a fly.

noun

  1. The act of one who bumbles; a mistake or error, especially through clumsiness.

Words that rhyme with bumbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblinggrumblingtumblingmumblingcrumblingstumblingfumblinghumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

Related words

bunglingbutterfingeredheavy-handedmaladroitham-fistedham-handedleft-handedhandless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bumbling"?▾

"Bumbling" has 2 syllables: bumbl · ing.

What does "bumbling" mean?▾

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

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