How to pronounce slub
Say it like SLUHB. Slub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of slub
American and British speakers say slub in essentially the same way: /slʌb/ in the US and /slʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHB.
What does slub mean?
- A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.
- Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
- To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.
Words that rhyme with slub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slub.
Questions about saying slub
How do you pronounce slub?
Say SLUHB. The American pronunciation is /slʌb/. In British English it is /slʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slub?
Slub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say slub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slʌb/ and the British form is /slʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.