How to Pronounce Rubbing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rubbing”

"rubbing" has 2 syllables: rubb-ing. It rhymes with blubbing and drubbing, if that helps it stick.

What does rubbing mean?

noun

  1. An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

Words that rhyme with rubbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blubbingdrubbingfibbingsnubbingtubbingsquibbingstubbingbebungclubbingdubbingscrubbinggrubbing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rubbing"?▾

"Rubbing" has 2 syllables: rubb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "rubbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rubbing" is /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/.

What does "rubbing" mean?▾

Rubbing: An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

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