How to Pronounce Grubs

To pronounce "grubs", say GRUBS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹʌbz/. 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

/ɡɹʌbz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grubs”

"grubs" 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: grubbs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does grubs 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

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Words that rhyme with grubs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hubsclubsdubssubsstubsflubstubsstubbsrubssnubsknubsbathtubs

Related words

spongeferretcadgechuckfeedchoweatsbum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grubs"?▾

"Grubs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grubs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grubs" is /ɡɹʌbz/.

What does "grubs" mean?▾

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

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