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How to pronounce rubbish
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/ British English
RUB·ish
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
ru·BISH
✓ Say
RUB·ish
My tip
Stress the start: RUB-ish. Americans say trash or garbage.
In a sentence
A reusable cup makes less rubbish.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: RUB-ish.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce rubbish?
In British English, rubbish is pronounced /ˈrʌbɪʃ/. Say it like this: RUB-ish. Stress the start: RUB-ish. Americans say trash or garbage.
How many syllables are in rubbish?
When you say it, rubbish has 2 syllables: RUB-ish. The strong beat is the first one, RUB.
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