How to Pronounce "rumbling"
word
/ˈɹəmbəɫɪŋ/
RUHM-bling
/ɹˈʌmblɪŋ/
RUHM-bling
Definition
A deep, continuous, low sound like distant thunder. Can also refer to early signs of dissatisfaction or unrest in a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹəmbəɫɪŋ/
British English
/ɹˈʌmblɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHM-bling
UK
RUHM-bling
Listen in Context
We could hear the rumbling of thunder in the distance.
My stomach was rumbling because I skipped lunch.
The rumbling sound of the train woke me up.
There were rumblings of discontent among the staff long before the strike.