How to Pronounce Rubes

To pronounce "rubes", say RUB-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹuːbz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹuːbz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rubes”

"rubes" has 2 syllables: rub-es. It rhymes with pubes and boobs, if that helps it stick.

What does rubes mean?

noun

  1. A person of rural heritage; a yokel.
  2. An uninformed, unsophisticated, or unintelligent person.

Words that rhyme with rubes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pubesboobstubescubesmoobslubes

Related words

hickbumpkinyokelchawbaconyahoohayseedyokelsyahoos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rubes"?▾

"Rubes" has 2 syllables: rub · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "rubes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rubes" is /ɹuːbz/.

What does "rubes" mean?▾

Rubes: A person of rural heritage; a yokel.

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