How to pronounce newbie
Say it like NOO-bee. Newbie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newbie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of newbie
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-bee.
What does newbie mean?
- A newcomer or neophyte, someone new to something.“He was a newbie to chemistry.”
- Anything recently introduced into a setting, especially something that replaces an older version.
Where does newbie come from?
Uncertain, perhaps an alteration of newie with intrusive b (compare freebie); possibly a blend of newborn + baby; or perhaps a shortening of new boy or new beginner.
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Words that rhyme with newbie
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Questions about saying newbie
How do you pronounce newbie?
Say NOO-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌbi/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newbie?
Newbie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · bee.
Is newbie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːbi/ (NYOO-bee).