How to Pronounce Rubble

To pronounce "rubble", say RUBBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹʌb.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹʌb.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rubble”

"rubble" has 2 syllables: rubbl-e. It rhymes with trouble and double, if that helps it stick.

What does rubble mean?

noun

  1. The broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.
  2. A mass or stratum of fragments of rock lying under the alluvium and derived from the neighbouring rock.

Words that rhyme with rubble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

troubledoublefribblestubbleredoublenubblenybblehubbletwibiltwibill

Related words

debrisjunkdustdetritusscrapcollapsedestructionwreckage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rubble"?▾

"Rubble" has 2 syllables: rubbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rubble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rubble" is /ˈɹʌb.əl/.

What does "rubble" mean?▾

Rubble: The broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.

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