How to Pronounce Newbie

To pronounce "newbie", say NEWB-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnjuːbi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnjuːbi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “newbie”

"newbie" has 2 syllables: newb-ie. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does newbie mean?

noun

  1. A newcomer, someone new to something.
  2. A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.

Synonyms

newcomernewlingnovicerookie

Antonyms

knowbie

Words that rhyme with newbie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

beginnernewpledgeprobiebeginningbluenewbnoobie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "newbie"?▾

"Newbie" has 2 syllables: newb · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "newbie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "newbie" is /ˈnjuːbi/.

What does "newbie" mean?▾

Newbie: A newcomer, someone new to something.

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