How to pronounce dub
Say it like DUHB. Dub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dub
American and British speakers say dub in essentially the same way: /dʌb/ in the US and /dʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB.
What does dub mean?
- give a nickname to
- provide (movies) with a soundtrack of a foreign language
- raise (someone) to knighthood“The Beatles were knighted”
- the new sounds added by dubbing
Where does dub come from?
Cognate with Icelandic dubba (in dubba til riddara).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dub.
Questions about saying dub
How do you pronounce dub?
Say DUHB. The American pronunciation is /dʌb/. In British English it is /dʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dub?
Dub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say dub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌb/ and the British form is /dʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.