How to pronounce blubbery
Say it like BLUHB-uh-ree. Blubbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blubbery. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLUHB
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blubbery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blubbery
American and British speakers say blubbery in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌbəri/ in the US and /ˈblʌbəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHB-uh-ree.
What does blubbery mean?
- Having the characteristics of blubber.“The foam panels had a blubbery texture.”
- Fat or obese.
- With much blubbering.“He made a blubbery appeal to the judge.”
Where does blubbery come from?
From blubber + -y.
Words that rhyme with blubbery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blubbery.
Questions about saying blubbery
How do you pronounce blubbery?
Say BLUHB-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌbəri/. In British English it is /ˈblʌbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blubbery?
Blubbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHB). Broken into parts: BLUHB · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say blubbery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌbəri/ and the British form is /ˈblʌbəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.