How to Pronounce "tumbleweeds"
word
ˈtʌmbəlˌwiːdz
TUHM-buhl-weeds
tˈʌmbəlwˌiːdz
TUHM-buhl-weeds
Definition
A tumbleweed is a dry plant that detaches from its roots and is blown by the wind, rolling across open land, often seen in deserts or western movies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʌmbəlˌwiːdz
British English
tˈʌmbəlwˌiːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHM-buhl-weeds
UK
TUHM-buhl-weeds
Listen in Context
We saw tumbleweeds rolling across the desert.
Old western movies often show tumbleweeds.
The road was empty except for a few tumbleweeds.
It was so quiet in the office, I expected tumbleweeds to roll by.