How to pronounce cub
Say it like KUHB. Cub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cub
American and British speakers say cub in essentially the same way: /kʌb/ in the US and /kʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHB.
What does cub mean?
- The young of certain animals, chiefly large carnivorous mammals, including the bear, wolf, fox, lion and tiger.
- A young man who seeks relationships with older women, or "cougars".
- Synonym of cub reporter.
- To give birth to cubs.
- To hunt fox cubs.
Where does cub come from?
Originally, the meaning was specifically "young fox", in which sense it has largely replaced English whelp.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cub.
Questions about saying cub
How do you pronounce cub?
Say KUHB. The American pronunciation is /kʌb/. In British English it is /kʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cub?
Cub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say cub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌb/ and the British form is /kʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.