How to Pronounce "tumble down"
expression
ˈtəmbəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
TUHM-buhl DOWN
tˈʌmbəl/ /dˈaʊn
TUM-buhl DOWN
Definition
To fall or roll suddenly and uncontrollably from a higher place, or to collapse or fall apart, especially for buildings or objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəmbəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
tˈʌmbəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHM-buhl DOWN
UK
TUM-buhl DOWN
Listen in Context
The old wall started to tumble down during the storm.
The toy blocks tumbled down after I bumped the table.
A little boy tumbled down the hill but was not hurt.
Paint chips started to tumble down from the ceiling as the house got older.