To pronounce "rub-a-dub", say RUB-ad-ub — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
rub-a-dub
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RUB-ad-ub
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"rub-a-dub" has 3 syllables: rub-ad-ub.
"Rub-a-dub" has 3 syllables: rub · ad · ub.
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