How to pronounce woobie
Say it like WUUB-ee. Woobie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce woobie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WUUB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woobie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of woobie
American and British speakers say woobie in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊbi/ in the US and /ˈwʊbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUB-ee.
What does woobie mean?
- Any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket.
- A term of endearment.
- A fictional character, often morally gray or a villain, subjected to constant stress and angst, so as to create pathos within the narrative and increase the reader/viewer's emotional attachment to them.
Where does woobie come from?
From the 1983 film Mr.
Questions about saying woobie
How do you pronounce woobie?
Say WUUB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈwʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woobie?
Woobie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUB). Broken into parts: WUUB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say woobie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊbi/ and the British form is /ˈwʊbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.