How to pronounce cubit
Say it like KYOO-bit. Cubit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubit 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.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cubit
American and British speakers say cubit in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubɪt/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-bit.
What does cubit mean?
- The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger used as an informal unit of length.
Where does cubit come from?
From Middle English cubite, from Latin cubitum (“elbow, cubit”).
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Questions about saying cubit
How do you pronounce cubit?
Say KYOO-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubit?
Cubit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say cubit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.