How to Pronounce Tumbling

To pronounce "tumbling", say TUMBL-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

8

Letters

TUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tumbling”

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

What does tumbling mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of something that tumbles.

Synonyms

bump uglieshave sexroll aroundmess uptouse

Words that rhyme with tumbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblinggrumblingbumblingmumblingcrumblingstumblingfumblinghumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

Related words

fallingbillowingmovingacrobaticsrollingdeterioratingplansomersaulting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tumbling"?▾

"Tumbling" has 2 syllables: tumbl · ing.

What does "tumbling" mean?▾

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

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