How to pronounce pub

Say it like this: /pʌb/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/pʌb/

British/pʊb/

What does pub mean?

nounA public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

“Reg liked a chat about old times and we used to go and have a chinwag in the pub.”

verbTo go to one or more public houses.

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