How to pronounce snubbing
Say it like SNUHB-ing. Snubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHB).
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- SNUHB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snubbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snubbing
American and British speakers say snubbing in essentially the same way: /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNUHB-ing.
What does snubbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of snub How to pronounce snub
- The act by which someone is snubbed; a rebuke.
Words that rhyme with snubbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snubbing.
Questions about saying snubbing
How do you pronounce snubbing?
Say SNUHB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snubbing?
Snubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHB). Broken into parts: SNUHB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say snubbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.