How to pronounce cubist
Say it like KYOO-bist. Cubist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- bist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubist 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.
- bistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cubist
American and British speakers say cubist in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubɪst/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-bist.
What does cubist mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Cubist.
- Alternative letter-case form of Cubist.
- A player of Rubik's cube; a cuber.
Questions about saying cubist
How do you pronounce cubist?
Say KYOO-bist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubist?
Cubist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · bist.
Do Americans and Brits say cubist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubɪst/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.