How to Pronounce Cub

To pronounce "cub", say CUB — one syllable, IPA /kʌb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kʌb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cub”

"cub" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squib and club, if that helps it stick.

What does cub mean?

noun

  1. A young fox.
  2. (by extension) The young of certain other animals, including the bear, wolf, lion and tiger.

verb

  1. To give birth to cubs
  2. To hunt fox cubs

noun

  1. A young, inexperienced reporter employed by a newspaper or magazine.

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Words that rhyme with cub

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squibclubsnubstubscrubdrubrubhubgrubnubsubpub

Related words

laddieladsonnyrookiegreenhornbabynovicepooh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cub"?▾

"Cub" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cub"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cub" is /kʌb/.

What does "cub" mean?▾

Cub: A young fox.

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