How to pronounce stinkbugs
Say it like STINGK-bugz. Stinkbugs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STINGK).
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- STINGK
- bugz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinkbugs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bugzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stinkbugs
American and British speakers say stinkbugs in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪŋkbəɡz/ in the US and /ˈstɪŋkbəɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STINGK-bugz.
What does stinkbugs mean?
- plural of stinkbug How to pronounce stinkbug
Questions about saying stinkbugs
How do you pronounce stinkbugs?
Say STINGK-bugz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪŋkbəɡz/. In British English it is /ˈstɪŋkbəɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinkbugs?
Stinkbugs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STINGK). Broken into parts: STINGK · bugz.
Do Americans and Brits say stinkbugs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪŋkbəɡz/ and the British form is /ˈstɪŋkbəɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.