How to pronounce slubber
Say it like SLUHB-er. Slubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHB).
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- SLUHB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slubber 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slubber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLUHB-uh.
What does slubber mean?
- To do (something) hastily, imperfectly, or sloppily.
- To cover or daub (something) carelessly with a substance; to stain.
- To slobber.
- A person who, or a machine which, slubs.
Words that rhyme with slubber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slubber.
Questions about saying slubber
How do you pronounce slubber?
Say SLUHB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslʌbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slubber?
Slubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHB). Broken into parts: SLUHB · er.
Is slubber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslʌbə/ (SLUHB-uh).