How to pronounce cubeb
Say it like KYOO-beb. Cubeb 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 cubeb. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KYOO
- beb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubeb 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.
- bebKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cubeb
American and British speakers say cubeb in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubɛb/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbɛb/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-beb.
What does cubeb mean?
- A tailed pepper plant (Piper cubeba), an Indonesian plant cultivated for its berries and essential oil.
- One of the berries of this plant, used as a condiment.
Questions about saying cubeb
How do you pronounce cubeb?
Say KYOO-beb. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubɛb/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbɛb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubeb?
Cubeb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · beb.
Do Americans and Brits say cubeb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubɛb/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbɛb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.