How to Pronounce Stubble

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈstʌb.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stubble”

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

What does stubble mean?

noun

Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.
The short stalks left in a field after crops have been harvested.

Synonyms

five o'clock shadow stub stump

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Words that rhyme with stubble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trouble double rubble fribble redouble nubble nybble hubble twibil twibill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stubble"?▾

"Stubble" has 2 syllables: stubbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stubble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stubble" is /ˈstʌb.əl/.

What does "stubble" mean?▾

Stubble: Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.

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