How to Pronounce "shrub"
word
ˈʃɹəb
SHRUB
ʃɹˈʌb
SHRUB
Definition
A shrub is a small to medium-sized plant with woody stems, usually smaller than a tree and with multiple stems growing from the base.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹəb
British English
ʃɹˈʌb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRUB
UK
SHRUB
Listen in Context
She planted a small shrub in the garden.
The shrubs have green leaves all year.
I trimmed the shrub so it wouldn't block the window.
That tall shrub by the fence smells amazing in spring.