How to Pronounce Lubberly

To pronounce "lubberly", say LUBB-erly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

LUBB-erly

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💡 Tip for remembering “lubberly”

"lubberly" has 2 syllables: lubb-erly.

What does lubberly mean?

adjective

  1. Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).
  2. Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.

adverb

  1. In the manner of a landlubber.

Related words

landlubberlyunskilledunseamanlikelubberlikelubbardlumberinglunkishlunky

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How many syllables are in "lubberly"?▾

"Lubberly" has 2 syllables: lubb · erly.

What does "lubberly" mean?▾

Lubberly: Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).

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