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rubber
Definition:
(nou) an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products (nou) any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber (nou) an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil (nou) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (nou) a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrʌbə
Examples:
The elastic wallet band is a variation of the rubber band wallet.
The energy is stored in the twisted rubber band.
The rubber band sinks below the surface of the water.
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Common mistakes of rubber pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ru-BER". The correct pronunciation is ˈrʌb.ər in US and ˈrʌbə in UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Pronouncing the "u" incorrectly: The "u" in "rubber" can be mispronounced as "oo" instead of the correct "ʌ". This leads to confusion with words like "roober". Tip: Remember that "u" in "rubber" sounds like "uh".
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some speakers might pronounce "rubber" with a heavy emphasis on the "b", making it sound like "rub-ber". The correct pronunciation is smoother: ˈrʌb.ər (US) and ˈrʌbə (UK). Tip: Keep the "b" light and quick.
- Ignoring the final "er": Often, non-native speakers drop the final "er" sound, saying "rub" instead of "rubber". The full pronunciation is crucial: ˈrʌb.ər (US) and ˈrʌbə (UK). Tip: Always finish with the "er" to sound complete.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "rubber" with "robber", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Rubber" has a different vowel sound: ˈrʌb.ər (US) and ˈrʌbə (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound to differentiate between the two.