How to pronounce pub
Say it like PUHB. Pub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pub
American and British speakers say pub in essentially the same way: /pʌb/ in the US and /pʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB.
What does pub mean?
- tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
Where does pub come from?
Clipping of public house.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pub.
Questions about saying pub
How do you pronounce pub?
Say PUHB. The American pronunciation is /pʌb/. In British English it is /pʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pub?
Pub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say pub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌb/ and the British form is /pʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.