How to pronounce schlubby
Say it like SHLUHB-ee. Schlubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLUHB).
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- SHLUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlubby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of schlubby
American and British speakers say schlubby in essentially the same way: /ˈʃlʌbi/ in the US and /ˈʃlʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHLUHB-ee.
What does schlubby mean?
- Clumsy, oafish, or socially awkward; unattractive or unkempt.
Words that rhyme with schlubby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schlubby.
Questions about saying schlubby
How do you pronounce schlubby?
Say SHLUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃlʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈʃlʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlubby?
Schlubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLUHB). Broken into parts: SHLUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say schlubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃlʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈʃlʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.