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How to pronounce:
tub
Definition:
(nou) a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body (nou) a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids (nou) the amount that a tub will hold
Phonetic Transcription:
tʌb
Examples:
He had a bath in the tub.
The boy had a bath in the tub.
She upbraids him for showering his dog in the bath tub.
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Common mistakes of tub pronunciation
- Dropping the final "b": Some speakers may pronounce "tub" as /tʌ/, omitting the final "b". This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Always ensure to articulate the "b" sound clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel in "tub" is /ʌ/ (as in "cup"). Mispronouncing it as /uː/ (as in "tube") alters the word completely. Tip: Practice saying "tub" with a short, open vowel sound.
- Misplacing stress: Stressing the wrong syllable, like saying "TUB" instead of "tub", can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "tub" is a one-syllable word, so it has no syllable to stress differently.
- Overemphasizing "t": Some speakers may pronounce "tub" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound harsh, like /tʌb/. Tip: Aim for a softer "t" to maintain the natural flow of the word.
- Adding extra syllables: Saying "tub" as two syllables, like "tu-b", is incorrect. The word is monosyllabic. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to keep it as one syllable.