How to pronounce rubble
Say it like RUHB-ul. Rubble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).
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- RUHB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubble 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rubble
American and British speakers say rubble in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌbəl/ in the US and /ˈrʌbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHB-ul.
What does rubble mean?
- The broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.
- A mass or stratum of fragments of rock lying under the alluvium and derived from the neighboring rock.
- To break down into rubble.
Where does rubble come from?
Inherited from Middle English rouble, rubel, robel, robeil, from Anglo-Norman *robel (“bits of broken stone”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rubble
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Questions about saying rubble
How do you pronounce rubble?
Say RUHB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubble?
Rubble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say rubble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌbəl/ and the British form is /ˈrʌbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.