How to Pronounce "bungling"
word
ˈbəŋɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbəŋɡɫɪŋ
BUNG-ling
bˈʌŋɡəlɪŋ
BUNG-uh-ling
Definition
Describes actions or people that are clumsy, make mistakes, or handle things in an awkward or careless way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəŋɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbəŋɡɫɪŋ
British English
bˈʌŋɡəlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUNG-ling
UK
BUNG-uh-ling
Listen in Context
The bungling waiter spilled soup on the table.
Their bungling of the project caused many problems.
A bungling attempt was made to fix the printer.
After his bungling explanation, no one understood the instructions.