How to pronounce abura
Say it like uh-BYUUR-uh. Abura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYUUR).
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- uh
- BYUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abura
American and British speakers say abura in essentially the same way: /əˈbjʊrə/ in the US and /əˈbjʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYUUR-uh.
What does abura mean?
- A medium-sized tropical African tree, Mitragyna stipulosa (syn. M. macrophylla, nom. illeg.).
- A large-sized tropical African tree, Mitragyna ledermannii (syn. Mitragyna ciliata)
- The soft pale wood from the abura tree.
Where does abura come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba abùrà.
Words that rhyme with abura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abura.
Questions about saying abura
How do you pronounce abura?
Say uh-BYUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjʊrə/. In British English it is /əˈbjʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abura?
Abura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYUUR). Broken into parts: uh · BYUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say abura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjʊrə/ and the British form is /əˈbjʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.