How to Pronounce Grub

To pronounce "grub", say GRUB — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹʌb/. 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

/ɡɹʌb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grub”

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

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

What does grub mean?

noun

  1. An immature stage in the life cycle of an insect; a larva.
  2. Food.

verb

  1. To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.
  2. To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; often followed by up.

    “to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge”

Synonyms

larva

Words that rhyme with grub

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squibclubsnubstubscrubdrubrubhubnubcubsubpub

Related words

spongeferretcadgechuckfeedchoweatsbum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grub"?▾

"Grub" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grub"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grub" is /ɡɹʌb/.

What does "grub" mean?▾

Grub: An immature stage in the life cycle of an insect; a larva.

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