How to Pronounce Cubby

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

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Letters

/kʌbi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cubby”

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

What does cubby mean?

noun

  1. A small, confined space.
  2. In a school classroom, a cell of a shelf for students to place belongings in.

Words that rhyme with cubby

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grubbychubbytubbyhubbydubbyshrubbyfubbyclubbyscrubbynubbybubbystubby

Related words

cubbyholesnuggerysnugcribcubiclecubecabincubeland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cubby"?▾

"Cubby" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cubby"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cubby" is /kʌbi/.

What does "cubby" mean?▾

Cubby: A small, confined space.

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