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How to Pronounce “bubbe” in English

/ˈbʊbə/

bubbe

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What does “bubbe” mean?

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NOUN
  • A grandmother.
  • An elderly woman.

Example sentences

  • The Bube explained the situation in voluble Yiddish, and made Esther wince again under the impassioned invective on her clumsiness. […] If the family died of starvation, their blood would be upon her grand-daughter's head.
  • "I wanna more chocolate, bubbe," said Karl. […] "You heard the bubbe," said Josie. "There isn't any. You act up and cry and I'll give you the back of my hand."
  • like asking some I've just had my first little bubber and I you know I couldn't imagine asking what your favorite child's going to be um but they're all

Common phrases

jewish bubbe

How to pronounce “bubbe

Syllables:
bubbe
IPA:
/ˈbʊbə/
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the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “bubbe”?

“bubbe” is pronounced /ˈbʊbə/ (bubbe). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

What does “bubbe” mean?

A grandmother.

How can I hear “bubbe” used in real sentences?

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