How to pronounce flub
Say it like FLUHB. Flub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of flub
American and British speakers say flub in essentially the same way: /flʌb/ in the US and /flʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHB.
What does flub mean?
- An error; a mistake in the performance of an action.
- A fold of fat.
- To goof, fumble, or err in the performance of an action.
Where does flub come from?
Possibly suggested by fluff and flop.
Words that rhyme with flub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flub.
Questions about saying flub
How do you pronounce flub?
Say FLUHB. The American pronunciation is /flʌb/. In British English it is /flʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flub?
Flub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say flub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flʌb/ and the British form is /flʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.