ambler

/ˈæm.blɚ/

//ˈæm.blɚ// noun

"ambler" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“ambler” is an uncommon English word, ranked #61,952 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#61,952
frequency rank, English
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A slow-moving, comfortable horse or mule.

Key facts for ambler
PropertyValue
Headwordambler
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈæm.blɚ/
Letters6
Frequency rank#61,952
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ambler” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). ambler lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for ambler is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈæm.blɚ/. Corpus data places it at rank #61,952 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Zero misspellings are on record for ambler in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English amblere; equivalent to amble + -er. The correct English form is ambler, spelled A-M-B-L-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    A slow-moving, comfortable horse or mule.
  2. 2
    Someone who walks at a leisurely pace; one who ambles.

Etymology

From Middle English amblere; equivalent to amble + -er.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "ambler"?
"ambler" is spelled A-M-B-L-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈæm.blɚ/.
What does "ambler" mean?
As a noun, "ambler" means: A slow-moving, comfortable horse or mule.
How do you pronounce "ambler"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ambler" is /ˈæm.blɚ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "ambler"?
From Middle English amblere; equivalent to amble + -er. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “ambler”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is A-M-B-L-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈæm.blɚ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list