How to pronounce bubble
Say it like BUHB-ul. Bubble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB).
- BUHB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bubble
American and British speakers say bubble in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌbəl/ in the US and /ˈbʌbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHB-ul.
What does bubble mean?
- A spherically contained volume of air or other gas in a liquid, commonly a soapy liquid.
- A small spherical cavity in a solid material.“bubbles in window glass, or in a lens”
- Anything resembling a hollow sphere.
- To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling).“The laminate is bubbling.”
- To churn or foment, as if wishing to rise to the surface.“Rage bubbled inside him.”
- To rise through a medium or system, similar to the way that bubbles rise in liquid.
Where does bubble come from?
Partly imitative, also influenced by burble.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- antibubble
Words that rhyme with bubble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bubble.
Questions about saying bubble
How do you pronounce bubble?
Say BUHB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbʌbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubble?
Bubble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB). Broken into parts: BUHB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bubble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbʌbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.