How to pronounce dubstep
Say it like DUHB-step. Dubstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB).
- DUHB
- step
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dubstep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dubstep
American and British speakers say dubstep in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌbstɛp/ in the US and /ˈdʌbstɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB-step.
What does dubstep mean?
- A subgenre of electronic dance music descended from 2-step garage that was popular in the early 2010s, characterized by its dark mood, sparse half-step and two-step rhythms, and emphasis on sub-bass.
Where does dubstep come from?
From dub + 2-step garage; originally dub step, from 2001.
Questions about saying dubstep
How do you pronounce dubstep?
Say DUHB-step. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌbstɛp/. In British English it is /ˈdʌbstɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dubstep?
Dubstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB). Broken into parts: DUHB · step.
Do Americans and Brits say dubstep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌbstɛp/ and the British form is /ˈdʌbstɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.