How to pronounce rubber
Say it like RUHB-er. Rubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).
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- RUHB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rubber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHB-uh.
What does rubber mean?
- an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
- any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
- a contest consisting of a series of successive matches between the same sides“he won three out of five games to take the rubber”
- coat or impregnate with rubber“rubberize fabric for rain coats”
- returned for lack of funds“a rubber check”“a no-good check”
Where does rubber come from?
The sense of the substance comes from its ability to function as an eraser, displacing earlier caoutchouc.
Questions about saying rubber
How do you pronounce rubber?
Say RUHB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubber?
Rubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · er.
Is rubber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrʌbə/ (RUHB-uh).