How to Pronounce "scrub down"
expression
ˈskɹəb/ /ˈdaʊn
SKRUHB-down
skɹˈʌb/ /dˈaʊn
skr-UB-down
Definition
To clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it hard, usually with soap, water, and a brush or sponge. People or objects can both be scrubbed down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹəb/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
skɹˈʌb/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRUHB-down
UK
skr-UB-down
Listen in Context
Please scrub down the kitchen after dinner.
The nurse had to scrub down before entering the operating room.
He scrubbed down the tiles until they were spotless.
After hiking, I needed to scrub down to get all the mud off.