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