How to pronounce rubbish
Say it like RUHB-ish. Rubbish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rubbish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RUHB
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubbish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rubbish
American and British speakers say rubbish in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHB-ish.
What does rubbish mean?
- worthless material that is to be disposed of
- nonsensical talk or writing
- attack strongly
Where does rubbish come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying rubbish
How do you pronounce rubbish?
Say RUHB-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubbish?
Rubbish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say rubbish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌbɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.