How to pronounce nub
Say it like NUHB. Nub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nub
American and British speakers say nub in essentially the same way: /nʌb/ in the US and /nʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHB.
What does nub mean?
- A small knob or lump.
- The essence or core of an issue, argument etc.“What do you think is the nub of the problem?”
- A pointing stick.
- To hit the ball weakly.
- To push; to nudge.
- To beckon.
Where does nub come from?
Either directly from Middle Low German, or from knub, from a Middle Low German word (compare Low German Knubbel, Knobbel (“knot; lump”)).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nub
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Questions about saying nub
How do you pronounce nub?
Say NUHB. The American pronunciation is /nʌb/. In British English it is /nʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nub?
Nub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say nub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌb/ and the British form is /nʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.