How to Pronounce "rub in"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
RUB-in
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɪn
RUB-in
Definition
To apply something (like cream or oil) by rubbing it into the skin, or to repeatedly mention an embarrassing fact to make someone feel worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB-in
UK
RUB-in
Listen in Context
Please rub in the sunscreen before you go outside.
You need to really rub in the lotion until your skin absorbs it.
He likes to rub in the medicine gently.
Okay, you don't have to rub in the fact that I lost the game.