How to Pronounce Mumbled

To pronounce "mumbled", say MUMBL-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

7

Letters

MUMBL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “mumbled”

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

What does mumbled mean?

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.

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Words that rhyme with mumbled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

humbledgrumbledstumbledtumbledjumbledfumbledrumbledbumbledscumbledcrumbledsymbolledsymboled

Related words

mutteringgummingspeakingmurmuredmutteredstammeredslurredwhispered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mumbled"?▾

"Mumbled" has 2 syllables: mumbl · ed.

What does "mumbled" mean?▾

Mumbled: To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.

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