How to Pronounce Dubs

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

dubs

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Syllable

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Letters

/dʌbz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dubs”

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

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

What does dubs 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.

noun

  1. A blow, thrust, or poke.

verb

  1. To make a noise by brisk drumbeats.
  2. To do something badly.

Words that rhyme with dubs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hubsclubssubsstubsflubstubsstubbsrubsgrubssnubsknubsbathtubs

Related words

knightnicknameentitlesnamesdubsmandubbahdubbadupper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dubs"?▾

"Dubs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dubs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dubs" is /dʌbz/.

What does "dubs" mean?▾

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

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