How to Pronounce Daub

To pronounce "daub", say DAUB — one syllable, IPA /dɔːb/. 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

/dɔːb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “daub”

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

Sounds exactly like: daube — easy to mix up when writing.

What does daub mean?

noun

  1. Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
  2. A soft coating of mud, plaster etc.

verb

  1. To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

    “The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting.”

  2. To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.

Synonyms

applycoatcoverplastersmear

Words that rhyme with daub

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bobjobthrobsquabsobhobnobknobcobhobglobslobheartthrob

Related words

plasterspotsmearblotsmudgesmirchslurwattle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daub"?▾

"Daub" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "daub"?▾

The IPA transcription of "daub" is /dɔːb/.

What does "daub" mean?▾

Daub: Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.

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