How to Pronounce Pub

To pronounce "pub", say PUB — one syllable, IPA /pʊb/. 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

/pʊb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pub”

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

What does pub mean?

noun

  1. A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.
  2. A public server.

verb

  1. To go to one or more public houses.

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Words that rhyme with pub

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squibclubsnubstubscrubdrubrubhubgrubnubcubsub

Related words

saloontaphousepothousealehousebistrodinerdrink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pub"?▾

"Pub" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pub"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pub" is /pʊb/.

What does "pub" mean?▾

Pub: A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

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