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