How to pronounce stubbed
Say it like STUHBD. Stubbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STUHBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stubbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stubbed
American and British speakers say stubbed in essentially the same way: /stʌbd/ in the US and /stʌbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHBD.
What does stubbed mean?
- simple past and past participle of stub How to pronounce stub
- Short and thick, like something truncated; blunt; obtuse.
- Abounding in stubs; stubby.
- Not delicate; hardy, rugged.
Words that rhyme with stubbed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stubbed.
Questions about saying stubbed
How do you pronounce stubbed?
Say STUHBD. The American pronunciation is /stʌbd/. In British English it is /stʌbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stubbed?
Stubbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STUHBD.
Do Americans and Brits say stubbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stʌbd/ and the British form is /stʌbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.