How to pronounce chub
Say it like CHUHB. Chub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of chub
American and British speakers say chub in essentially the same way: /tʃʌb/ in the US and /tʃʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHB.
What does chub mean?
- A European chub (Squalius cephalus, syn. Leuciscus cephalus)
- In Europe, its close relatives, notably the fallfish.
- Any of various vaguely related marine or freshwater fishes.
- A chubby, plump, or overweight person.
- An overweight gay man who is part of the chubby subculture.
- A plastic or other flexible package of meat, usually ground meat or luncheon meat.
- To stop a bill from being passed using procedural delays.
Words that rhyme with chub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chub.
Questions about saying chub
How do you pronounce chub?
Say CHUHB. The American pronunciation is /tʃʌb/. In British English it is /tʃʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chub?
Chub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say chub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃʌb/ and the British form is /tʃʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.