How to pronounce cubs
Say it like KUHBZ. Cubs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cubs
American and British speakers say cubs in essentially the same way: /kʌbz/ in the US and /kʌbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHBZ.
What does cubs mean?
- plural of cub How to pronounce cub
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cub How to pronounce cub
Questions about saying cubs
How do you pronounce cubs?
Say KUHBZ. The American pronunciation is /kʌbz/. In British English it is /kʌbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubs?
Cubs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cubs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌbz/ and the British form is /kʌbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.