How to pronounce grubby
Say it like GRUHB-ee. Grubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHB).
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- GRUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grubby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grubby
American and British speakers say grubby in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌbi/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHB-ee.
What does grubby mean?
- Dirty, unwashed, unclean.“He's a grubby little boy, always playing around by the stream.”
- Disreputable, sordid.
- Having grubs in it.
Where does grubby come from?
From grub + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with grubby
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Questions about saying grubby
How do you pronounce grubby?
Say GRUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grubby?
Grubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHB). Broken into parts: GRUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say grubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.