How to Pronounce Bubba

To pronounce "bubba", say BUBB-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌbə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

bubba

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbʌbə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bubba”

"bubba" has 2 syllables: bubb-a. It rhymes with baba and jubbah, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: baba — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bubba mean?

noun

  1. Brother; used as term of familiar address.
  2. A working-class white male from the southern US, stereotyped as loutish.

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Words that rhyme with bubba

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babajubbah

Related words

dudebrobuddypalbubbybubsbunkiebuddo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bubba"?▾

"Bubba" has 2 syllables: bubb · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "bubba"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bubba" is /ˈbʌbə/.

What does "bubba" mean?▾

Bubba: Brother; used as term of familiar address.

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