How to Pronounce Rumble

To pronounce "rumble", say RUMBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rumble”

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

What does rumble mean?

noun

  1. A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.

    “The rumble from passing trucks made it hard to sleep at night.”

  2. A street fight or brawl.

verb

  1. To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.

    “I could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance.”

  2. To discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour.

    “The police is going to rumble your hideout.”

interjection

  1. An onomatopoeia describing a rumbling noise

Words that rhyme with rumble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grumblemumblestumbletumblehumblejumblefumblebumbledrumbleumbelwimblescumble

Related words

grumblegrowlgrumblingroarbrawlscuffletussletrouble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rumble"?▾

"Rumble" has 2 syllables: rumbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rumble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rumble" is /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/.

What does "rumble" mean?▾

Rumble: A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.

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