How to Pronounce Grubbed

To pronounce "grubbed", say GRUBB-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹʌbd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡɹʌbd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grubbed”

"grubbed" has 2 syllables: grubb-ed. It rhymes with dubbed and snubbed, if that helps it stick.

What does grubbed mean?

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”

Words that rhyme with grubbed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dubbedsnubbedscrubbedchubbedclubbedstubbedcribbeddrubbedrubbedslubbedcubbedsquibbed

Related words

extractedliftedobtainedremovedtornuprootedlimedhoed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grubbed"?▾

"Grubbed" has 2 syllables: grubb · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "grubbed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grubbed" is /ɡɹʌbd/.

What does "grubbed" mean?▾

Grubbed: To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

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