How to pronounce rubbery
Say it like RUHB-uh-ree. Rubbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).
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- RUHB
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubbery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rubbery
American and British speakers say rubbery in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌbəri/ in the US and /ˈrʌbəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHB-uh-ree.
What does rubbery mean?
- Of, relating to, or resembling rubber, especially in consistency.“What a bad restaurant! The beef was so rubbery I thought I'd never finish chewing it.”
Where does rubbery come from?
From rubber + -y.
Questions about saying rubbery
How do you pronounce rubbery?
Say RUHB-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbəri/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubbery?
Rubbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say rubbery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌbəri/ and the British form is /ˈrʌbəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.