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