How to Pronounce "bubba"
word
/ˈbəbə/
BUH-buh
/bˈʌbɐ/
BUH-buh
Definition
A friendly or affectionate nickname, often used in the southern United States, sometimes to refer to an older brother, a close male friend, or a stereotypical Southern man.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəbə/
British English
/bˈʌbɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-buh
UK
BUH-buh
Listen in Context
My uncle always calls me bubba.
Bubba helped his brother with the homework.
His nickname is bubba because he's the oldest boy in the family.
Hey Bubba, want to grab some barbecue after work?