How to pronounce nubby
Say it like NUHB-ee. Nubby 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 nubby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nubby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nubby
American and British speakers say nubby in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌbi/ in the US and /ˈnʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHB-ee.
What does nubby mean?
- Knobbly; covered with small knobs.
- Nub-like, resembling a small bump or protrusion; stubby.
Where does nubby come from?
From nub + -y. Compare knobby.
Words that rhyme with nubby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nubby.
Questions about saying nubby
How do you pronounce nubby?
Say NUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈnʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nubby?
Nubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHB). Broken into parts: NUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈnʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.