English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hubby Pronunciation
Hubby is pronounced HUH-bee, IPA /ˈhəbi/.
HUH-bee
US /ˈhəbi/ · UK /ˈhʌbi/
Syllables: HUH · bee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: An informal word for a husband.
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Hubby in a Sentence
- Her hubby does the school run.
- I will ask my hubby.
- Hubby and the dog were both asleep.
Common Mispronunciations of Hubby
Not HOO-bee
The first beat is the word hub, with the short vowel of rub.
Not huh-BEE
Everything hangs on HUH, and the y at the end is a quick ee.
Tip: The same pattern gives footy, telly and brekkie: cut the word short and add an ee.
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