How to Pronounce Tumbrel

To pronounce "tumbrel", say TUMBR-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʌmbɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʌmbɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tumbrel”

"tumbrel" has 2 syllables: tumbr-el. It rhymes with umbral and timbrel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tumbril — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tumbrel mean?

noun

  1. A kind of medieval torture device, later associated with a cucking stool.
  2. A cart which opens at the back to release its load.

Words that rhyme with tumbrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

umbraltimbreltumbrilumbrelumbrilwhimbrelwimbrel

Related words

tumbrilcarttrebuckettruckle-bedumbriltabouretwhummlesackbarrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tumbrel"?▾

"Tumbrel" has 2 syllables: tumbr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "tumbrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tumbrel" is /ˈtʌmbɹəl/.

What does "tumbrel" mean?▾

Tumbrel: A kind of medieval torture device, later associated with a cucking stool.

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