How to pronounce cubby
Say it like KUHB-ee. Cubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB).
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- KUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cubby
American and British speakers say cubby in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌbi/ in the US and /ˈkʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHB-ee.
What does cubby mean?
- A small, confined space.
- A cell in a shelf for storing items, particularly in a school.
Where does cubby come from?
From Middle English cub (“stall”) + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with cubby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cubby.
Questions about saying cubby
How do you pronounce cubby?
Say KUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈkʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubby?
Cubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB). Broken into parts: KUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈkʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.