How to Pronounce Scrubs

To pronounce "scrubs", say SCRUBS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SCRUBS

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrubs”

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

What does scrubs 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!”

noun

  1. An instance of scrubbing.
  2. A cancellation.

Words that rhyme with scrubs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hubsclubsdubssubsstubsflubstubsstubbsrubsgrubssnubsknubs

Related words

gownabortsblousesbrigalowbritchesgownsheldpants

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrubs"?▾

"Scrubs" has one syllable.

What does "scrubs" mean?▾

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

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