How to Pronounce Stumbling

To pronounce "stumbling", say STUMBL-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

9

Letters

STUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “stumbling”

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

What does stumbling 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.”

noun

  1. The motion of one who stumbles.

Words that rhyme with stumbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblinggrumblingbumblingtumblingmumblingcrumblingfumblinghumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stumbling"?▾

"Stumbling" has 2 syllables: stumbl · ing.

What does "stumbling" mean?▾

Stumbling: To trip or fall; to walk clumsily.

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