How to pronounce blubbing
Say it like BLUHB-ing. Blubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHB).
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- BLUHB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blubbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blubbing
American and British speakers say blubbing in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHB-ing.
What does blubbing mean?
Words that rhyme with blubbing
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Questions about saying blubbing
How do you pronounce blubbing?
Say BLUHB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blubbing?
Blubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHB). Broken into parts: BLUHB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blubbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.