How Do You Spell RUMBLE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌmbə͡l] (IPA)

Rumble is a word with silent letters that can confuse English learners. The correct spelling is /ˈrʌmbəl/, which means a deep, continuous sound or noise. The first letter "r" is pronounced, followed by a short "u" sound and then "m" and "b" are pronounced. The silent "e" at the end of the word only serves to make the "u" sound short. The final "l" is pronounced softly with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth. With practice, you can master the spelling and pronunciation of rumble.

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RUMBLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Rumble can be defined as a verb and a noun. As a verb, rumble refers to a deep, low, and continuous sound that is usually produced by the movement or vibration of large or heavy objects. It can also represent the action of producing a continuous, low-pitched sound while moving or traveling, typically associated with the sound made by thunder, engines, or distant machinery.

    Furthermore, rumble can describe the act of engaging in a public dispute or quarrel, often characterized by loud and aggressive arguing or fighting. It can also indicate the act of making a strongly resonant, rhythmic sound by tapping a hollow object or using fingers to make a percussive beat.

    As a noun, rumble refers to a sustained, low-pitched sound, often associated with noises caused by rolling wheels or the distant roar of thunder. Additionally, it can denote a discovery, piece of information, or secret that is only known within a select group of people. In this context, it is often coupled with the phrase "the rumor mill" or "word on the street."

    Furthermore, rumble can describe a rough or noisy movement or journey, often associated with the vibrating motion experienced inside a vehicle traveling on uneven terrain. It can also refer to a street fight or brawl that involves multiple individuals engaged in physical altercations.

    Overall, rumble encompasses a range of meanings that revolve around deep sounds, vibrations, disputes, percussive beats, secrets, and physical altercations.

  2. • To make a low, heavy, continued sound, as of wheels.
    • A hoarse, low, continued sound; a revolving cask or shaking-machine in which small cast-iron articles are cleaned and rubbed bright by friction against one another; a seat for servants behind a carriage.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RUMBLE

The word "rumble" originated from Middle English "romblen", which can be traced back to Old English "rumblan" and Low German "rommeln". It is onomatopoeic in nature, imitating the sound made by a deep, heavy, rolling noise. Such a noise is often associated with the rumbling of thunder, the rolling of stones, or the grumbling of an empty stomach. Over time, the word "rumble" broadened in usage to convey various deep, continuous sounds.

Similar spelling words for RUMBLE

Plural form of RUMBLE is RUMBLES

Conjugate verb Rumble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have rumbled
you would have rumbled
he/she/it would have rumbled
we would have rumbled
they would have rumbled
I would have rumble
you would have rumble
he/she/it would have rumble
we would have rumble
they would have rumble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been rumbling
you would have been rumbling
he/she/it would have been rumbling
we would have been rumbling
they would have been rumbling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would rumble
you would rumble
he/she/it would rumble
we would rumble
they would rumble

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be rumbling
you would be rumbling
he/she/it would be rumbling
we would be rumbling
they would be rumbling

FUTURE

I will rumble
you will rumble
he/she/it will rumble
we will rumble
they will rumble

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be rumbling
you will be rumbling
he/she/it will be rumbling
we will be rumbling
they will be rumbling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rumbled
you will have rumbled
he/she/it will have rumbled
we will have rumbled
they will have rumbled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been rumbling
you will have been rumbling
he/she/it will have been rumbling
we will have been rumbling
they will have been rumbling

IMPERATIVE

you rumble
we let´s rumble

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rumble

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was rumbling
you were rumbling
he/she/it was rumbling
we were rumbling
they were rumbling

PAST PARTICIPLE

rumbled

PAST PERFECT

I had rumbled
you had rumbled
he/she/it had rumbled
we had rumbled
they had rumbled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been rumbling
you had been rumbling
he/she/it had been rumbling
we had been rumbling
they had been rumbling

PRESENT

I rumble
you rumble
he/she/it rumbles
we rumble
they rumble

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am rumbling
you are rumbling
he/she/it is rumbling
we are rumbling
they are rumbling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

rumbling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rumbled
you have rumbled
he/she/it has rumbled
we have rumbled
they have rumbled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been rumbling
you have been rumbling
he/she/it has been rumbling
we have been rumbling
they have been rumbling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it rumble

SIMPLE PAST

I rumbled
you rumbled
he/she/it rumbled
we rumbled
they rumbled

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