How to pronounce cubbyhole
Say it like KUHB-ee-hohl. Cubbyhole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB).
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- KUHB
- ee
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubbyhole 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cubbyhole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KUHB-ee-hohl.
What does cubbyhole mean?
- A small, snug room which may be used as a place of privacy, or a safe place for children
- A small compartment; a pigeonhole
- A glove compartment
- To restrict, limit or narrowly define; to pigeonhole.
Where does cubbyhole come from?
From cubby + hole.
Questions about saying cubbyhole
How do you pronounce cubbyhole?
Say KUHB-ee-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌbiˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkʌbiˌhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubbyhole?
Cubbyhole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB). Broken into parts: KUHB · ee · hohl.
Is cubbyhole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkʌbiˌhəʊl/ (KUHB-ee-hohl).