How to pronounce grubbing
Say it like GRUHB-ing. Grubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHB).
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- GRUHB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grubbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grubbing
American and British speakers say grubbing in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHB-ing.
What does grubbing mean?
- The act by which something is grubbed, or dug up.
- present participle and gerund of grub How to pronounce grub
Words that rhyme with grubbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grubbing.
Questions about saying grubbing
How do you pronounce grubbing?
Say GRUHB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grubbing?
Grubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHB). Broken into parts: GRUHB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say grubbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.