How to pronounce shrubby
Say it like SHRUHB-ee. Shrubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHB).
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- SHRUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrubby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shrubby
American and British speakers say shrubby in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrʌbi/ in the US and /ˈʃrʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRUHB-ee.
What does shrubby mean?
- Of or resembling a shrub.
- Planted or covered with shrubs.
Where does shrubby come from?
From shrub + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shrubby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrubby.
Questions about saying shrubby
How do you pronounce shrubby?
Say SHRUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈʃrʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrubby?
Shrubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHB). Broken into parts: SHRUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shrubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈʃrʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.