How to Pronounce Scumble

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈskʌmbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scumble”

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

What does scumble mean?

noun

  1. An opaque kind of glaze (layer of paint).

verb

  1. To apply an opaque glaze to an area of a painting to make it softer or duller.

Words that rhyme with scumble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grumblerumblemumblestumbletumblehumblejumblefumblebumbledrumbleumbelwimble

Related words

glazescumscrungeskumsplodgegroutscrambblodge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scumble"?▾

"Scumble" has 2 syllables: scumbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scumble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scumble" is /ˈskʌmbəl/.

What does "scumble" mean?▾

Scumble: An opaque kind of glaze (layer of paint).

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