how to pronounce rhubarb

/ˈɹuː.bɑːb/

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rhubarb is pronounced in two syllables

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uː

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ɑː

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An example use of rhubarb in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… good I love the smell of rhubarb that's …”

meaning of rhubarb

Rhubarb is a plant that is used to make pies, jams, and other desserts.

rhubarb frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word rhubarb occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.