How to pronounce drub
Say it like DRUHB. Drub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of drub
American and British speakers say drub in essentially the same way: /drʌb/ in the US and /drʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHB.
What does drub mean?
- To beat (someone or something) with a stick.
- To defeat someone soundly; to annihilate or crush.
- To forcefully teach something.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with drub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drub.
Questions about saying drub
How do you pronounce drub?
Say DRUHB. The American pronunciation is /drʌb/. In British English it is /drʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drub?
Drub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say drub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drʌb/ and the British form is /drʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.