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How to Pronounce "rub together"

expression

ˈɹəb/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
RUB tuh-GEH-thur
ɹˈʌb/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
rub tuh-GEH-thuh

Definition

To move two things against each other using pressure, usually by moving your hands or objects repeatedly. This is often done to produce heat, make fire, or mix substances.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɹəb/ /təˈɡɛðɝ

British English

ɹˈʌb/ /təɡˈɛðɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

RUB tuh-GEH-thur

UK

rub tuh-GEH-thuh

Listen in Context

If you rub together two sticks, you can make fire.

The teacher showed us how to rub together our hands to keep warm.

Please rub together the colored powders to mix them well.

'Quick, rub together your hands—it's freezing in here!'