How to pronounce cubed
Say it like KYOOBD. Cubed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYOOBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cubed
American and British speakers say cubed in essentially the same way: /kjubd/ in the US and /kjuːbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOOBD.
What does cubed mean?
- simple past and past participle of cube How to pronounce cube
- Raised to the third power.
Questions about saying cubed
How do you pronounce cubed?
Say KYOOBD. The American pronunciation is /kjubd/. In British English it is /kjuːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubed?
Cubed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYOOBD.
Do Americans and Brits say cubed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjubd/ and the British form is /kjuːbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.