How to Pronounce Mumble

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

mumble

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmʌmbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mumble”

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

What does mumble mean?

noun

  1. A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.

    “All I could hear was a mumble from the next room.”

verb

  1. To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.

    “Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better.”

  2. To chew something gently with closed lips.

Words that rhyme with mumble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grumblerumblestumbletumblehumblejumblefumblebumbledrumbleumbelwimblescumble

Related words

mussitatemuttermafflemaundergumslurpegbabble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mumble"?▾

"Mumble" has 2 syllables: mumbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mumble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mumble" is /ˈmʌmbəl/.

What does "mumble" mean?▾

Mumble: A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.

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