How to pronounce shrubbery
Say it like SHRUHB-uh-ree. Shrubbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHB).
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- SHRUHB
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrubbery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRUHBSay 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 shrubbery
American and British speakers say shrubbery in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrʌbəri/ in the US and /ˈʃrʌbəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRUHB-uh-ree.
What does shrubbery mean?
- A planting of shrubs; a wide border to a garden where shrubs are thickly planted; or a similar larger area with a path winding through it.“dense shrubbery”
- Shrubs collectively.
Where does shrubbery come from?
From shrub + -ery.
Questions about saying shrubbery
How do you pronounce shrubbery?
Say SHRUHB-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrʌbəri/. In British English it is /ˈʃrʌbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrubbery?
Shrubbery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHB). Broken into parts: SHRUHB · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say shrubbery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrʌbəri/ and the British form is /ˈʃrʌbəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.