How to pronounce blubber
Say it like BLUHB-er. Blubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHB).
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- BLUHB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blubber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blubber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHB-uh.
What does blubber mean?
- Often followed by out: to cry out (words) while sobbing.
- A fatty layer of adipose tissue found immediately beneath the epidermis of whales and other cetaceans (infraorder Cetacea).
- A fatty layer of adipose tissue found in other animals which keeps them warm, especially Arctic animals such as sea lions and Antarctic animals such as penguins.
- One who blubs (“cries or weeps freely and noisily”); a blubberer.
Where does blubber come from?
Verb etymology 1, verb sense 1.2 (“to cause (one’s face) to disfigure or swell through crying”) is influenced by blubber (adjective).
Questions about saying blubber
How do you pronounce blubber?
Say BLUHB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌbər/. In British English it is /ˈblʌbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blubber?
Blubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHB). Broken into parts: BLUHB · er.
Is blubber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblʌbə/ (BLUHB-uh).