How to Pronounce "rub the wrong way"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ
RUB thuh RAWNG way
ɹˈʌb/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ
rub thuh RONG way
Definition
To annoy or irritate someone, often unintentionally or by behaving in a way that someone dislikes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB thuh RAWNG way
UK
rub thuh RONG way
Listen in Context
Sometimes my jokes rub the wrong way.
He didn’t mean to rub the wrong way.
Her attitude can rub the wrong way sometimes.
I didn't mean to rub you the wrong way with my comment.