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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'umble

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.25 in modern English

Syllables
'um-ble
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Pronunciation spelling of humble.

verb

Pronunciation spelling of humble.

Etymology

A representation of the pronunciation of humble by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]). Note also humble, eat humble pie, and numble(s).

Inflected Forms

'umbler (comparative) 'umblest (superlative) 'umbles (present, singular) 'umbling (participle, present) 'umbled (participle, past) 'umbled (past)

Questions

What does 'umble mean?
Pronunciation spelling of humble.
Where does 'umble come from?
A representation of the pronunciation of humble by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]). Note also humble, eat humble pie, and numble(s).

How to pronounce 'umble

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