How to Pronounce "rubes"
word
ˈɹub
ROOB
ɹˈuːbz
roobz
Definition
'Rubes' is an informal, often derogatory term for people considered unsophisticated, naive, or from the countryside, usually used to describe someone seen as lacking urban manners or knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹub
British English
ɹˈuːbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOB
UK
roobz
Listen in Context
The city kids laughed at the rubes from the countryside.
Many people think rubes do not understand city life.
The film shows a group of rubes trying to fit in.
Don't call them rubes—they're smart in their own way.