How Do You Spell RHUBARB?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːbɑːb] (IPA)

The word "rhubarb" has an unusual spelling due to its complicated pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈruːbɑːrb/. The initial "rh" in the word is silent, making the first sound "ru." The "u" sound is long, while the following "b" sound is as expected. The second "a" is also long, while the final "rb" is pronounced as "arb." Overall, the spelling of "rhubarb" accurately reflects its unique pronunciation.

RHUBARB Meaning and Definition

  1. Rhubarb, noun

    1. A type of perennial edible plant belonging to the genus Rheum, characterized by large green or red stalks and large, triangular-shaped leaves. The stalks are typically cooked or used in desserts, while the leaves are poisonous and should not be consumed.

    2. The thick, tart, and slightly fibrous stalks of the rhubarb plant, commonly used in cooking to add a tangy flavor to various sweet dishes, jams, pies, and sauces. Rhubarb stalks are often cooked with sugar or other sweeteners to balance their tartness.

    3. A dessert or dish made with rhubarb, such as a rhubarb pie, crisp, or compote, where the tart stalks are combined with sugar, spices, and often other fruits to create a sweet and tangy filling.

    4. Informally, rhubarb is also used to describe a heated or spirited argument or dispute, often characterized by noisy or chaotic exchanges. The term originates from the use of rhubarb in certain plays to create a murmur or background noise to simulate a crowd.

    5. In sports, a rhubarb refers to a physical altercation or brawl between players or teams, typically involving pushing, shoving, or aggressive behavior on the field or court.

    Overall, "rhubarb" refers to the plant, its stalks used in cooking and baking, related dishes, a heated argument, or a physical altercation in sports.

  2. Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially R. rhaponticum, garden rhubarb, pie-plant, and R. officinale, or its rhizome, the drug rheum.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. A plant, now grown abundantly in this country, whose foot-stalks are used in making tarts, &c., the root being used in medicine.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for RHUBARB *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for RHUBARB

Etymology of RHUBARB

The word "rhubarb" has an interesting etymology. It originates from the Late Latin word "rheubarbarum", which itself is a combination of the Greek word "rha" meaning "rhubarb" and "barbarum" meaning "foreign". This is because rhubarb was initially imported to Europe from China, where it had been used for medicinal purposes for centuries.

In Greek, the word "rha" likely refers to the plant's rhizome or root, which is the part used for various purposes. Over time, as the plant became more widely known and cultivated in Europe, the word "rheubarbarum" evolved into "rhubarb" in English.

It is worth noting that the word "barbarum" here does not have the same meaning as the modern English word "barbarian".

Plural form of RHUBARB is RHUBARBS

Conjugate verb Rhubarb

CONDITIONAL

I would rhubarb
you would rhubarb
he/she/it would rhubarb
we would rhubarb
they would rhubarb

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be rhubarbing
you would be rhubarbing
he/she/it would be rhubarbing
we would be rhubarbing
they would be rhubarbing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have rhubarb
you would have rhubarb
he/she/it would have rhubarb
we would have rhubarb
they would have rhubarb

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been rhubarbing
you would have been rhubarbing
he/she/it would have been rhubarbing
we would have been rhubarbing
they would have been rhubarbing

FUTURE

I will rhubarb
you will rhubarb
he/she/it will rhubarb
we will rhubarb
they will rhubarb

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be rhubarbing
you will be rhubarbing
he/she/it will be rhubarbing
we will be rhubarbing
they will be rhubarbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rhubarbed
you will have rhubarbed
he/she/it will have rhubarbed
we will have rhubarbed
they will have rhubarbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been rhubarbing
you will have been rhubarbing
he/she/it will have been rhubarbing
we will have been rhubarbing
they will have been rhubarbing

IMPERATIVE

you rhubarb
we let´s rhubarb

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rhubarb

PAST

I rhubarbed
you rhubarbed
he/she/it rhubarbed
we rhubarbed
they rhubarbed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was rhubarbing
you were rhubarbing
he/she/it was rhubarbing
we were rhubarbing
they were rhubarbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

rhubarbed

PAST PERFECT

I had rhubarbed
you had rhubarbed
he/she/it had rhubarbed
we had rhubarbed
they had rhubarbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been rhubarbing
you had been rhubarbing
he/she/it had been rhubarbing
we had been rhubarbing
they had been rhubarbing

PRESENT

I rhubarb
you rhubarb
he/she/it rhubarbs
we rhubarb
they rhubarb

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am rhubarbing
you are rhubarbing
he/she/it is rhubarbing
we are rhubarbing
they are rhubarbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

rhubarbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rhubarbed
you have rhubarbed
he/she/it has rhubarbed
we have rhubarbed
they have rhubarbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been rhubarbing
you have been rhubarbing
he/she/it has been rhubarbing
we have been rhubarbing
they have been rhubarbing

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: