How to pronounce stubble
Say it like STUHB-ul. Stubble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHB).
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- STUHB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stubble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stubble
American and British speakers say stubble in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌbəl/ in the US and /ˈstʌbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHB-ul.
What does stubble mean?
- Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.
- The short stalks left in a field after crops have been harvested.
- To produce a crop in a field of stubble that remains after a preceding crop is removed, either by sowing a second crop or by allowing shoots to sprout from the roots of the stubble.
Where does stubble come from?
From Middle English stuble, from Anglo-Norman stuble, estuble, from Old French estoble, esteule (whence Modern French éteule), from Latin stipula (“stalk, straw”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stubble
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Questions about saying stubble
How do you pronounce stubble?
Say STUHB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌbəl/. In British English it is /ˈstʌbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stubble?
Stubble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHB). Broken into parts: STUHB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say stubble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌbəl/ and the British form is /ˈstʌbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.