How to Pronounce Rubbed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹʌbd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rubbed”

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

What does rubbed mean?

verb

  1. To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

    “I rubbed my hands together for warmth.”

  2. To rub something against (a second thing).

    “I rubbed the glass with the cloth.”

adjective

  1. Having had a substance applied through rubbing.

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Words that rhyme with rubbed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dubbedsnubbedscrubbedchubbedclubbedstubbedcribbeddrubbedgrubbedslubbedcubbedsquibbed

Related words

frictiondetritionchafedbrushedscrubbedscouredabradedmassaged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rubbed"?▾

"Rubbed" has 2 syllables: rubb · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "rubbed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rubbed" is /ˈɹʌbd/.

What does "rubbed" mean?▾

Rubbed: To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

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