How to Pronounce Grumbled

To pronounce "grumbled", say GRUMBL-ed — 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

GRUMBL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “grumbled”

"grumbled" has 2 syllables: grumbl-ed. It rhymes with humbled and mumbled, if that helps it stick.

What does grumbled mean?

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.”

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Words that rhyme with grumbled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

humbledmumbledstumbledtumbledjumbledfumbledrumbledbumbledscumbledcrumbledsymbolledsymboled

Related words

complaintivecomplainingmutteringmurmuringmuttermurmurrumblerumbling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grumbled"?▾

"Grumbled" has 2 syllables: grumbl · ed.

What does "grumbled" mean?▾

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

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