How to pronounce phub
Say it like FUHB. Phub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of phub
American and British speakers say phub in essentially the same way: /fʌb/ in the US and /fʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHB.
What does phub mean?
- To ignore the conversation around oneself by focusing on one's smartphone.
- An instance of phubbing.
Where does phub come from?
the Macquarie Dictionary and a group of selected wordsmiths; subsequently widely promoted by the McCann agency.
Words that rhyme with phub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phub.
Questions about saying phub
How do you pronounce phub?
Say FUHB. The American pronunciation is /fʌb/. In British English it is /fʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phub?
Phub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say phub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌb/ and the British form is /fʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.