How to Pronounce Dub

To pronounce "dub", say DUB — one syllable, IPA /dʌb/. 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

/dʌb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dub”

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

What does dub mean?

verb

  1. To confer knighthood; the conclusion of the ceremony was marked by a tap on the shoulder with a sword.
  2. To name, to entitle, to call.

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Words that rhyme with dub

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squibclubsnubstubscrubdrubrubhubgrubnubcubsub

Related words

knightnicknameentitlechristennamedescribecopycopying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dub"?▾

"Dub" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dub"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dub" is /dʌb/.

What does "dub" mean?▾

Dub: To confer knighthood; the conclusion of the ceremony was marked by a tap on the shoulder with a sword.

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