How to pronounce Cuban
Say it like KYOO-bun. Cuban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Cuban. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KYOO
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cuban
American and British speakers say Cuban in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubən/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-bun.
What does Cuban mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba“Cuban rum”
- a native or inhabitant of Cuba
Questions about saying Cuban
How do you pronounce Cuban?
Say KYOO-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubən/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cuban?
Cuban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · bun.
Do Americans and Brits say Cuban the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubən/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.