How to pronounce scrubbed
Say it like SKRUHBD. Scrubbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRUHBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrubbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scrubbed
American and British speakers say scrubbed in essentially the same way: /skrʌbd/ in the US and /skrʌbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHBD.
What does scrubbed mean?
- simple past and past participle of scrub How to pronounce scrub
- Dwarfed or stunted; scrubby.
- Having been scrubbed; having received a scrubbing.“The stain was scrubbed off by Marsha.”
- Having been made to seem wholesome or virtuous due to public relations, censorship or similar methods.“They specialize in ensuring celebrities a scrubbed public image.”
Where does scrubbed come from?
From scrub + -ed.
Questions about saying scrubbed
How do you pronounce scrubbed?
Say SKRUHBD. The American pronunciation is /skrʌbd/. In British English it is /skrʌbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrubbed?
Scrubbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRUHBD.
Do Americans and Brits say scrubbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skrʌbd/ and the British form is /skrʌbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.