How Do You Spell TUMBLING?

Pronunciation: [tˈʌmblɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "tumbling" is spelled with a silent "b" after the "m" due to historical changes in the English language. The IPA phonetic transcription for "tumbling" is /ˈtʌmblɪŋ/. The "t" is pronounced as an unvoiced dental plosive, the "u" is pronounced as a short vowel, the "m" is pronounced as a bilabial nasal, the "b" is silent, the "l" is pronounced as an alveolar lateral approximant, the "ɪ" is pronounced as a short vowel, and the "ŋ" is pronounced as a velar nasal.

TUMBLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Tumbling refers to the act or process of moving or falling downwards and rotating or flipping over repeatedly. Derived from the verb "tumble," it implies a sudden, uncontrolled, and often rapid motion. Tumbling can be intentional or unintentional and is commonly associated with gymnastics, acrobatics, or physical activities involving somersaults, flips, or other aerial maneuvers.

    In the context of sports and physical activities, tumbling is a fundamental skill requiring agility, strength, and coordination. It typically involves performing a series of coordinated movements while maintaining proper body control and balance. Tumbling skills can range from basic movements like forward rolls and cartwheels to more advanced techniques such as backflips, aerials, and twisting somersaults.

    Outside the realm of sports, tumbling can also describe the act of objects or substances falling, rolling, or being thrown in an uncontrolled manner. This includes scenarios where items or debris descend rapidly and erratically, often with clattering or noisy impacts.

    Furthermore, tumbling can metaphorically describe a sudden decline, downfall, or rapid change in fortune. For example, in financial terms, it can be used to refer to a sharp decline in the value of stocks or a sudden crash in the market. It can also depict a swift and disorganized progression of events, or the turbulent and chaotic nature of certain situations or relationships.

    Overall, "tumbling" encompasses a wide range of meanings, all involving some form of rapid or uncontrolled downward movement, rotation, or change.

  2. • Rolling.
    • The act of falling; the performance of certain actors in a circus.

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

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Etymology of TUMBLING

The word "tumbling" originated from the Middle English verb "tombelen", which meant "to perform acrobatics or somersaults". It derived from the Old English word "tumbian", which had a similar meaning. The Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "tumbōną", which meant "to turn oneself around, to whirl". Ultimately, the origin can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰewb(h)-, meaning "to whisk, smoke, or smudge". Over time, the word "tumbling" came to represent the act of performing somersaults, acrobatics, or gymnastics.

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Plural form of TUMBLING is TUMBLINGS

Conjugate verb Tumbling

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

I will tumble
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tumbled
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PAST

I tumbled
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PAST PERFECT

I had tumbled
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PRESENT

I tumble
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PRESENT PERFECT

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