How to Pronounce Scumbling

To pronounce "scumbling", say SCUMBL-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

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Letters

SCUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scumbling”

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

What does scumbling mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. An application of scumbling; an opaque glaze.

Words that rhyme with scumbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblinggrumblingbumblingtumblingmumblingcrumblingstumblingfumblinghumbling

Related words

scrungeskumscabblersgraffitoscraffitoscummingslatheringscud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scumbling"?▾

"Scumbling" has 2 syllables: scumbl · ing.

What does "scumbling" mean?▾

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

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