How to pronounce flubby
Say it like FLUHB-ee. Flubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHB).
- FLUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flubby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flubby
American and British speakers say flubby in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌbi/ in the US and /ˈflʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHB-ee.
What does flubby mean?
- Characterized by flubs or mistakes; bungled; botched.
- Fat; flabby; blubbery.
Where does flubby come from?
From flub + -y.
Words that rhyme with flubby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flubby.
Questions about saying flubby
How do you pronounce flubby?
Say FLUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈflʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flubby?
Flubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHB). Broken into parts: FLUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say flubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈflʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.