To pronounce "bub", say BUB — one syllable, IPA /bʌb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bʌb/
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"bub" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squib and club, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bubb — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bub" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "bub" is /bʌb/.
Bub: An alcoholic malt liquor, especially beer.
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