How to pronounce cubic
Say it like KYOO-bik. Cubic 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 cubic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KYOO
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cubic
American and British speakers say cubic in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubɪk/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-bik.
What does cubic mean?
- involving the cube and no higher power of a quantity or variable“a cubic equation”
- having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions
Where does cubic come from?
From Middle French cubique, equivalent to cube + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with cubic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cubic.
Questions about saying cubic
How do you pronounce cubic?
Say KYOO-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubic?
Cubic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say cubic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.