How to pronounce bubbling
Say it like BUHB-uh-ling. Bubbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB).
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- BUHB
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubbling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bubbling
American and British speakers say bubbling in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHB-uh-ling.
What does bubbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of bubble How to pronounce bubble
- The action or motion of something that bubbles.
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Words that rhyme with bubbling
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Questions about saying bubbling
How do you pronounce bubbling?
Say BUHB-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubbling?
Bubbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB). Broken into parts: BUHB · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say bubbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.