How to pronounce hub
Say it like HUHB. Hub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hub
American and British speakers say hub in essentially the same way: /hʌb/ in the US and /hʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHB.
What does hub mean?
- the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
- a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve“the playground is the hub of parental supervision”“the airport is the economic hub of the area”
Where does hub come from?
From earlier hubbe, which has the same immediate origin as hob.
Words that rhyme with hub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hub.
Questions about saying hub
How do you pronounce hub?
Say HUHB. The American pronunciation is /hʌb/. In British English it is /hʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hub?
Hub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say hub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌb/ and the British form is /hʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.