How to pronounce scrubbers
Say it like SKRUHB-erz. Scrubbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHB).
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- SKRUHB
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrubbers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scrubbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKRUHB-uz.
What does scrubbers mean?
- plural of scrubber How to pronounce scrubber
Questions about saying scrubbers
How do you pronounce scrubbers?
Say SKRUHB-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrʌbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskrʌbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrubbers?
Scrubbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHB). Broken into parts: SKRUHB · erz.
Is scrubbers 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 /ˈskrʌbəz/ (SKRUHB-uz).