How to pronounce rubdown
Say it like RUHB-down. Rubdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).
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- RUHB
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubdown 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.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of rubdown
American and British speakers say rubdown in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHB-down.
What does rubdown mean?
- A quick, energetic massage.
- Synonym of dry transfer.
Where does rubdown come from?
Deverbal from rub down.
Questions about saying rubdown
How do you pronounce rubdown?
Say RUHB-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubdown?
Rubdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · down.
Do Americans and Brits say rubdown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.