How to Pronounce Cubs

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/kʌbz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cubs”

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

What does cubs mean?

noun

  1. A person who is unsophisticated or of a lower class background but achieving a high salary, who spends money on flashy or trashy items to fulfil their aspirations of higher social status. The stereotype includes having speech and mannerisms that are considered to denote poor education and uncultured upbringing, which is reflected in their bad taste possessions and lifestyles.

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

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Words that rhyme with cubs

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hubsclubsdubssubsstubsflubstubsstubbsrubsgrubssnubsknubs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cubs"?▾

"Cubs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cubs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cubs" is /kʌbz/.

What does "cubs" mean?▾

Cubs: A person who is unsophisticated or of a lower class background but achieving a high salary, who spends money on flashy or trashy items to fulfil their aspirations of higher social status. The stereotype includes having speech and mannerisms that are considered to denote poor education and uncultured upbringing, which is reflected in their bad taste possessions and lifestyles.

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