How to Pronounce "hubbub"
word
ˈhəbəb
HUH-bub
hˈʌbʌb
HUB-ub
Definition
A loud mixture of noises, especially from a crowd of people talking, laughing, or moving about. It can also mean general confusion or commotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəbəb
British English
hˈʌbʌb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUH-bub
UK
HUB-ub
Listen in Context
The hubbub in the cafeteria made it hard to hear my friend.
We could hear the hubbub from the festival across the street.
The classroom was full of hubbub before the teacher arrived.
Amid the hubbub of the city, it’s hard to find a quiet spot.