How to pronounce syllabub
Say it like SIL-uh-buhb. Syllabub has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- buhb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllabub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of syllabub
American and British speakers say syllabub in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪləˌbʌb/ in the US and /ˈsɪləbʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-uh-bub.
What does syllabub mean?
- A drink dating back to the 16th century consisting primarily of milk curdled with an alcoholic beverage or some acid such as lemon juice, which is usually then sweetened and spiced.
- A dessert pudding derived from the drink.
- Something lacking substance; something frothy, insubstantial, or lightweight.
Where does syllabub come from?
Origin unknown; the spelling may have been influenced by the unrelated word syllable.
Questions about saying syllabub
How do you pronounce syllabub?
Say SIL-uh-buhb. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləˌbʌb/. In British English it is /ˈsɪləbʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllabub?
Syllabub has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh · buhb.
Do Americans and Brits say syllabub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪləˌbʌb/ and the British form is /ˈsɪləbʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.