How to pronounce stubby
Say it like STUHB-ee. Stubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stubby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STUHB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stubby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stubby
American and British speakers say stubby in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌbi/ in the US and /ˈstʌbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHB-ee.
What does stubby mean?
- Abounding with stubs.
- Like a stub; short, especially cut short, thick and stiff; stunted; stubbed.
- A small, squat beer bottle.
Where does stubby come from?
From stub + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stubby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stubby.
Questions about saying stubby
How do you pronounce stubby?
Say STUHB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌbi/. In British English it is /ˈstʌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stubby?
Stubby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHB). Broken into parts: STUHB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say stubby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌbi/ and the British form is /ˈstʌbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.