How to Pronounce "stumble over"
expression
ˈstəmbəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
STUM-buhl OH-ver
stˈʌmbəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
st-UM-buhl OH-vuh
Definition
To hit your foot against something and almost fall, or to have difficulty saying words, often making mistakes or pausing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstəmbəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
stˈʌmbəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUM-buhl OH-ver
UK
st-UM-buhl OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Be careful not to stumble over the toys on the floor.
He stumbled over his words during the speech.
Don’t stumble over the step at the entrance.
She always stumbles over big words when she's nervous.