How to Pronounce Chubby

To pronounce "chubby", say CHUBBY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtʃʌbi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtʃʌbi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chubby”

"chubby" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grubby and tubby, if that helps it stick.

What does chubby mean?

noun

  1. A chubby, plump person
  2. An overweight or obese gay man.

adjective

  1. Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.

    “Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.”

  2. Of a body part: containing a moderate amount of fat.

    “It’s quite normal for babies to have chubby cheeks.”

Synonyms

chunkyplumppodgytubby

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Words that rhyme with chubby

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grubbytubbyhubbycubbydubbyshrubbyfubbyclubbyscrubbynubbybubbystubby

Related words

plumpfatembonpointzaftigbuxomzoftigpudgyobese

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chubby"?▾

"Chubby" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chubby"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chubby" is /ˈtʃʌbi/.

What does "chubby" mean?▾

Chubby: A chubby, plump person

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