How to Pronounce "rub it in"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
RUB-it-in
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn
rub-IT-IN
Definition
To remind someone of something embarrassing, bad, or disappointing to make them feel worse, especially when it's unnecessary or unkind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB-it-in
UK
rub-IT-IN
Listen in Context
I know I made a mistake—please don't rub it in.
He lost the game, so let's not rub it in.
Stop rubbing it in about my bad grade.
Okay, you won—no need to rub it in all night.