How to pronounce cherubic
Say it like chuh-ROO-bik. Cherubic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- chuh
- ROO
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cherubic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cherubic
American and British speakers say cherubic in essentially the same way: /tʃəˈrubɪk/ in the US and /tʃəˈruːbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: chuh-ROO-bik.
What does cherubic mean?
- Of, or relating to a cherub; angelic.
- Of, or like a baby; infantile
Where does cherubic come from?
From cherub + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with cherubic
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Questions about saying cherubic
How do you pronounce cherubic?
Say chuh-ROO-bik. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈrubɪk/. In British English it is /tʃəˈruːbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cherubic?
Cherubic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: chuh · ROO · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say cherubic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃəˈrubɪk/ and the British form is /tʃəˈruːbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.