How to Pronounce "stumble on"
expression
ˈstəmbəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
STUM-buhl-awn
stˈʌmbəl/ /ˈɒn
STUM-buhl-on
Definition
To find or encounter something or someone by accident, without looking for it. Can also mean to almost fall because you trip over something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstəmbəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
stˈʌmbəl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUM-buhl-awn
UK
STUM-buhl-on
Listen in Context
I stumbled on an interesting book in the library.
He stumbled on a rock and almost fell.
They stumbled on a cute café while walking downtown.
Sometimes you stumble on great ideas when you least expect it.