How to Pronounce Grumbling

To pronounce "grumbling", say GRUMBL-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

GRUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “grumbling”

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

What does grumbling 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.”

noun

  1. Complaining

    “the grumblings of a bad-tempered man”

  2. Rumbling

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Words that rhyme with grumbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblingbumblingtumblingmumblingcrumblingstumblingfumblinghumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

Related words

complaintivecomplainingmutteringmurmuringmuttermurmurrumblerumbling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grumbling"?▾

"Grumbling" has 2 syllables: grumbl · ing.

What does "grumbling" mean?▾

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

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