How to Pronounce "blubbery"
word
ˈblʌbɚi
BLUB-uh-ree
blˈʌbəɹi
BLUB-uh-ree
Definition
Describes something that has a lot of blubber (fat), especially the thick, fatty layer found in marine animals like whales and seals. Sometimes used to mean very fat or soft-looking in an unflattering way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈblʌbɚi
British English
blˈʌbəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUB-uh-ree
UK
BLUB-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The whale has blubbery skin to stay warm in cold water.
Seals are known for their blubbery bodies.
The scientists studied the blubbery layers of the dolphin.
He gave me a blubbery hug after swimming in the ocean.