How to Pronounce Grumble

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grumble”

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

What does grumble mean?

noun

  1. A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
  2. The sound made by a hungry stomach.

verb

  1. To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

    “The distant thunder grumbles.”

  2. To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

    “He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook.”

Words that rhyme with grumble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblemumblestumbletumblehumblejumblefumblebumbledrumbleumbelwimblescumble

Related words

growlmurmuringrumblemutteringrumblingmuttermurmurcroak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grumble"?▾

"Grumble" has 2 syllables: grumbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "grumble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grumble" is /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/.

What does "grumble" mean?▾

Grumble: A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

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