The word "wambled" is spelled with a silent "b" at the end, which can be confusing for many people. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈwæmbəld/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "m" sound in the middle of the word is actually a nasal vowel sound, indicated by the "a" with a tilde (~) symbol above it. Despite its peculiar spelling, "wambled" is a valid English word that means to walk or move unsteadily, like a toddler just learning to walk.