How to pronounce pubbing
Say it like PUHB-ing. Pubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pubbing
American and British speakers say pubbing in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-ing.
What does pubbing mean?
- The practice of frequenting pubs.
- present participle and gerund of pub How to pronounce pub“We're going out pubbing tonight, want to join us?”
Words that rhyme with pubbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pubbing.
Questions about saying pubbing
How do you pronounce pubbing?
Say PUHB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubbing?
Pubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pubbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.