How to Pronounce Drubbing

To pronounce "drubbing", say DRUBB-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹʌbɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹʌbɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drubbing”

"drubbing" has 2 syllables: drubb-ing. It rhymes with rubbing and blubbing, if that helps it stick.

What does drubbing mean?

verb

  1. To beat (someone or something) with a stick.
  2. To defeat someone soundly; to annihilate or crush.

noun

  1. A severe beating.

    “His mother gave him a drubbing after finding out he'd been stealing.”

  2. A thorough defeat.

    “The debate team got a drubbing from the competition.”

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Words that rhyme with drubbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rubbingblubbingfibbingsnubbingtubbingsquibbingstubbingbebungclubbingdubbingscrubbinggrubbing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drubbing"?▾

"Drubbing" has 2 syllables: drubb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "drubbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drubbing" is /ˈdɹʌbɪŋ/.

What does "drubbing" mean?▾

Drubbing: To beat (someone or something) with a stick.

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