How to pronounce bubbly
Say it like BUHB-lee. Bubbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB).
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- BUHB
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubbly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bubbly
American and British speakers say bubbly in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌbli/ in the US and /ˈbʌbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHB-lee.
What does bubbly mean?
- Champagne.“We're getting married–this calls for a bottle of bubbly!”
- Full of bubbles.“Whip the egg white into a bubbly froth.”
- Cheerful, lively.“She has a bubbly personality.”
- Having the characteristics of bubbles.“The architecture of the conservatory was bubbly.”
Where does bubbly come from?
From bubble + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bubbly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bubbly.
Questions about saying bubbly
How do you pronounce bubbly?
Say BUHB-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌbli/. In British English it is /ˈbʌbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubbly?
Bubbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHB). Broken into parts: BUHB · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bubbly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌbli/ and the British form is /ˈbʌbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.