How to Pronounce Bubble

To pronounce "bubble", say BUBBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌb.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbʌb.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bubble”

"bubble" has 2 syllables: bubbl-e. It rhymes with trouble and double, if that helps it stick.

What does bubble mean?

noun

A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.
A small spherical cavity in a solid material.
“bubbles in window glass, or in a lens”

verb

To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling).
To churn or foment, as if wishing to rise to the surface.
“Rage bubbled inside him.”

Synonyms

ambience circumstances bubble and squeak bubble bath giraffe

Antonyms

antibubble

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Words that rhyme with bubble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trouble double rubble fribble stubble redouble nubble nybble hubble twibil twibill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bubble"?▾

"Bubble" has 2 syllables: bubbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bubble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bubble" is /ˈbʌb.əl/.

What does "bubble" mean?▾

Bubble: A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.

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