How to Pronounce Mumbling

To pronounce "mumbling", say MUMBL-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

8

Letters

MUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mumbling”

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

What does mumbling 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.

noun

  1. An act in which someone mumbles something

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Words that rhyme with mumbling

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rumblinggrumblingbumblingtumblingcrumblingstumblingfumblinghumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

Related words

mutteringgummingspeakingmumblementmumblagemurmurationbabblemutterance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mumbling"?▾

"Mumbling" has 2 syllables: mumbl · ing.

What does "mumbling" mean?▾

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

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