How to Pronounce Rubber

To pronounce "rubber", say RUBB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rubber”

"rubber" has 2 syllables: rubb-er. It rhymes with blubber and lubber, if that helps it stick.

What does rubber mean?

noun

  1. Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
  2. Synthetic materials with the same properties as natural rubber.

adjective

  1. (of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

Synonyms

pitcher's platepitcher's rubberbadhot

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Words that rhyme with rubber

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blubberlubberscrubberdubberflubberclubbergrubbersnubbercribbertubberglibber

Related words

prophylacticrubberizerubberizedcaoutchouccondomgolosharcticgumshoe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rubber"?▾

"Rubber" has 2 syllables: rubb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "rubber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rubber" is /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/.

What does "rubber" mean?▾

Rubber: Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.

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