How to pronounce oobleck
Say it like OO-blek. Oobleck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oobleck. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OO
- blek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oobleck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- blekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of oobleck
American and British speakers say oobleck in essentially the same way: /ˈublɛk/ in the US and /ˈuːblɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-blek.
What does oobleck mean?
- A mixture of cornstarch and water with unusual physical properties.
Where does oobleck come from?
Named for a sticky substance in Bartholomew and the Oobleck (1949), children's story by Dr.
Questions about saying oobleck
How do you pronounce oobleck?
Say OO-blek. The American pronunciation is /ˈublɛk/. In British English it is /ˈuːblɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oobleck?
Oobleck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · blek.
Do Americans and Brits say oobleck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈublɛk/ and the British form is /ˈuːblɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.