How to Pronounce Stumbled

To pronounce "stumbled", say STUMBL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstʌmbl̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstʌmbl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stumbled”

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

What does stumbled mean?

verb

  1. To trip or fall; to walk clumsily.

    “He stumbled over a rock.”

  2. To make a mistake or have trouble.

    “I always stumble over verbs in Spanish.”

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Words that rhyme with stumbled

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humbledmumbledgrumbledtumbledjumbledfumbledrumbledbumbledscumbledcrumbledsymbolledsymboled

Related words

lurchingunsteadystaggeringweavingblockedbumpeddabbleddeadlocked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stumbled"?▾

"Stumbled" has 2 syllables: stumbl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stumbled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stumbled" is /ˈstʌmbl̩d/.

What does "stumbled" mean?▾

Stumbled: To trip or fall; to walk clumsily.

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