How to Pronounce Crumbling

To pronounce "crumbling", say CRUMBL-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

9

Letters

CRUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “crumbling”

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

What does crumbling mean?

verb

  1. To fall apart; to disintegrate.

    “The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light.”

  2. To break into crumbs.

    “We crumbled some bread into the water.”

noun

  1. Material that has crumbled away; crumbs.

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Words that rhyme with crumbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblinggrumblingbumblingtumblingmumblingstumblingfumblinghumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crumbling"?▾

"Crumbling" has 2 syllables: crumbl · ing.

What does "crumbling" mean?▾

Crumbling: To fall apart; to disintegrate.

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