How to pronounce scrubber
Say it like SKRUHB-er. Scrubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHB).
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- SKRUHB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrubber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scrubber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKRUHB-uh.
What does scrubber mean?
- A person or appliance that cleans floors or similar by scrubbing.
- A soft and flexible handheld polymer-fiber implement for scrubbing tasks.
- A device that removes impurities from gases.
Where does scrubber come from?
From scrub + -er.
Questions about saying scrubber
How do you pronounce scrubber?
Say SKRUHB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrʌbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskrʌbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrubber?
Scrubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHB). Broken into parts: SKRUHB · er.
Is scrubber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskrʌbə/ (SKRUHB-uh).