How to Pronounce Rubbernecks

To pronounce "rubbernecks", say RUBB-ern-ecks — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RUBB-ern-ecks

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"rubbernecks" has 3 syllables: rubb-ern-ecks.

What does rubbernecks mean?

verb

  1. To watch by craning the neck (as though it were made of rubber), especially if the observer and observed are in motion relative to each other.

    The driver was so busy rubbernecking, trying to get a good view of the accident, that he was almost part of another accident.

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How many syllables are in "rubbernecks"?

"Rubbernecks" has 3 syllables: rubb · ern · ecks.

What does "rubbernecks" mean?

Rubbernecks: To watch by craning the neck (as though it were made of rubber), especially if the observer and observed are in motion relative to each other.

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