How to Pronounce Scrub

To pronounce "scrub", say SCRUB — one syllable, IPA /skɹʌb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/skɹʌb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scrub”

"scrub" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squib and club, if that helps it stick.

What does scrub mean?

noun

  1. One who labors hard and lives meanly; a mean fellow.
  2. One who is incompetent or unable to complete easy tasks.

    “What a scrub! Instead of washing the dishes she put the used food on her face!”

adjective

  1. Mean; dirty; contemptible; scrubby.

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Words that rhyme with scrub

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squibclubsnubstubdrubrubhubgrubnubcubsubpub

Related words

curunderbredscourunimprovedscouringmixedmongrelcrossbred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrub"?▾

"Scrub" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scrub"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scrub" is /skɹʌb/.

What does "scrub" mean?▾

Scrub: One who labors hard and lives meanly; a mean fellow.

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