How to pronounce rubber

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

American/ˈɹʌbɚ/
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What does rubber mean?

nounPliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon biopolymer of isoprene.

Natural rubber or any of various synthetic materials with similar properties as natural rubber.

An eraser.

“Stan stole a diary and some pens, pencils, ink and rubbers during his early days as a POW working on the Singapore docks.”

adjNot covered by funds on account.

verbTo eavesdrop on a telephone call

To rubberneck; to observe with unseemly curiosity.

“Old Sally didn't talk much, except to rave about the Lunts, because she was busy rubbering and being charming.”

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