How to pronounce tub
Say it like TUHB. Tub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tub pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tub
American and British speakers say tub in essentially the same way: /tʌb/ in the US and /tʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHB.
What does tub mean?
- a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
- a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
- the amount that a tub will hold“a tub of water”
Where does tub come from?
From Middle English tubbe, tobbe, from Middle Dutch tubbe or Middle Low German tubbe, tobbe, further etymology unknown.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tub
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tub.
Questions about saying tub
How do you pronounce tub?
Say TUHB. The American pronunciation is /tʌb/. In British English it is /tʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tub?
Tub is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHB.
Do Americans and Brits say tub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌb/ and the British form is /tʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.