How to pronounce lubbers
Say it like LUHB-erz. Lubbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHB).
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US American/ˈlʌbɚz/LUHB-erz
UK British/ˈlʌbəz/LUHB-uz
- LUHB
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubbers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lubbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHB-uz.
What does lubbers mean?
noun
- plural of lubber How to pronounce lubber
Questions about saying lubbers
How do you pronounce lubbers?
Say LUHB-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlʌbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubbers?
Lubbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHB). Broken into parts: LUHB · erz.
Is lubbers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlʌbəz/ (LUHB-uz).