How to pronounce bubbles
Say it like BUHB-ulz. Bubbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB).
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- BUHB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubbles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bubbles
American and British speakers say bubbles in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌbəlz/ in the US and /ˈbʌbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHB-ulz.
What does bubbles mean?
- plural of bubble How to pronounce bubble
- Sparkling wine; champagne.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bubble How to pronounce bubble
Words that rhyme with bubbles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bubbles.
Questions about saying bubbles
How do you pronounce bubbles?
Say BUHB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubbles?
Bubbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB). Broken into parts: BUHB · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say bubbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.