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