How to Pronounce Tumbled

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtʌmbl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tumbled”

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

What does tumbled mean?

verb

To fall end over end; to roll over and over.
To perform gymnastics such as somersaults, rolls, and handsprings.

Synonyms

bump uglies have sex roll around mess up touse

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Words that rhyme with tumbled

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humbled mumbled grumbled stumbled jumbled fumbled rumbled bumbled scumbled crumbled symbolled symboled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tumbled"?▾

"Tumbled" has 2 syllables: tumbl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "tumbled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tumbled" is /ˈtʌmbl̩d/.

What does "tumbled" mean?▾

Tumbled: To fall end over end; to roll over and over.

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