To pronounce "crumble", say CRUMBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹʌmbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɹʌmbəl/
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"crumble" has 2 syllables: crumbl-e. It rhymes with grumble and rumble, if that helps it stick.
noun
“blackberry and apple crumble”
verb
“The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light.”
“We crumbled some bread into the water.”
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"Crumble" has 2 syllables: crumbl · e.
The IPA transcription of "crumble" is /ˈkɹʌmbəl/.
Crumble: A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.
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