how to pronounce grumble

/ˈɡɹʌm.bəl/

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grumble is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of grumble in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… let's not grumble let's look at crumble …”

meanings of grumble

noun:

A surly complaint.
A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
The sound made by a hungry stomach.

verb:

To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
To utter in a grumbling fashion.
To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

grumble frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word grumble occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics grumble can be related to

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