How to pronounce "fumbling"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "fumbling"

Learn how to break down "fumbling" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

fum-bling
2 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

F AH1 M B AH0 L IH0 NG
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "fumbling"

Verb

  • To handle nervously or awkwardly.
    Example: "He fumbled the key into the lock."
  • To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
    Example: "He fumbled for his keys."
  • To blunder uncertainly.
    Example: "He fumbled through his prepared speech."
  • To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly.
    Example: "to fumble for an excuse"
  • To drop a ball or a baton etc. by accident.
  • To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.

Noun

  • An instance of clumsiness, especially of the hands or fingers.

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