How to Pronounce "scrub"
word
/ˈskɹəb/
skruhb
/skɹˈʌb/
skruhb
Definition
As a verb, 'scrub' means to clean something by rubbing it hard, usually with water and a brush or sponge. It can also informally mean to cancel something, and as a noun it can refer to low rough plants or, in informal use, a person of low status or ability.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɹəb/
British English
/skɹˈʌb/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skruhb
UK
skruhb
Listen in Context
I need to scrub the kitchen sink.
The nurse told me to scrub my hands well.
They had to scrub the game because of rain.
We spent all morning scrubbing paint off the floor.