How do you pronounce "grumble"?

In American English: /ˈgrʌmbəl/ (GRUHMB-uhl). In British English: /gɹˈɐmbəl/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgrʌmbəl/ (GRUHMB-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈʌmbəl/ (GR-uhmb).

Is "grumble" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrʌmbəl/ (GRUHMB-uhl), while in British English it's /gɹˈɐmbəl/ (GR).

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grumble

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/ˈgrʌmbəl/

GRUHMB-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

grʌmbgrum·əlble

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