How to pronounce nubbin
Say it like NUHB-in. Nubbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nubbin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NUHB
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nubbin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nubbin
American and British speakers say nubbin in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌbɪn/ in the US and /ˈnʌbɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHB-in.
What does nubbin mean?
- A stub, especially a stub of undeveloped corn or fruit or nipple.
- A small protuberance, bud, bump, or knob.“As an avid button collector, I have had to develop an efficient way of removing the nubbin of thread from the buttonhole.”
Where does nubbin come from?
Perhaps nub + -in.
Questions about saying nubbin
How do you pronounce nubbin?
Say NUHB-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnʌbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nubbin?
Nubbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHB). Broken into parts: NUHB · in.
Do Americans and Brits say nubbin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌbɪn/ and the British form is /ˈnʌbɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.