How to pronounce grubs
Say it like GRUHBZ. Grubs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRUHBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grubs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grubs
American and British speakers say grubs in essentially the same way: /ɡrʌbz/ in the US and /ɡrʌbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHBZ.
What does grubs mean?
- plural of grub How to pronounce grub
- third-person singular simple present indicative of grub How to pronounce grub
Questions about saying grubs
How do you pronounce grubs?
Say GRUHBZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡrʌbz/. In British English it is /ɡrʌbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grubs?
Grubs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRUHBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say grubs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrʌbz/ and the British form is /ɡrʌbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.